1 Corinthians 11:5 — but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her he… — ESV | maBible

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5 but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven.

Notes and references

In verses 5–13, the Greek word gunē is translated wife in verses that deal with wearing a veil, a sign of being married in first-century culture
11:5 Luke 2:36; Acts 21:9; [ch. 14:34]
11:5 [Num. 5:18]
11:5 Deut. 21:12

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