1 Corinthians 11:5

“But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 11:5

But euery woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head vncouered, dishonoureth her head: for that is euen all one as if she were shauen.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 1 Corinthians chapter 11

But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head, for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled dishonoreth her head; for it is one and the same thing as if she were shaven.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But every woman who does so with her head unveiled, puts shame on her head: for it is the same as if her hair was cut off.
- Basic English Bible

But every woman praying or prophesying with her head uncovered puts her own head to shame; for it is one and the same as a shaved [woman].
- Darby Bible

But every woman praying or prophesying with her head not covered, disgraceth her head: for it is all one as if she were shaven.
- Douay Rheims Bible

But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered, dishonoreth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaved.
- Webster's Bible

but a woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her Head, for it is exactly the same as if she had her hair cut short.
- Weymouth Bible

But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled dishonors her head. For it is one and the same thing as if she were shaved.
- World English Bible

But ech womman preiynge, or profeciynge, whanne hir heed is not hilid, defoulith hir heed; for it is oon, as if sche were pollid.
- Wycliffe Bible

and every woman praying or prophesying with the head uncovered, doth dishonour her own head, for it is one and the same thing with her being shaven,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Ace's comment on 2015-03-20 10:41:29:

Both Wesley 's and the People 's Bible interpretations of this scripture have missed the mark. The "covering " being spoken of is not a veil, and it is certainly not worn in submission to men. Vs. 15 tells us that "her hair is given her for a covering ". There is no need for a woman of faith to wear scarves, prayer caps, or veils, and especially not to show that we are weak. Our hair is worn long because it is the glory of womankind. Eve even though her reputation ruined her name was created last - which makes her the crowning glory of all of God 's creation. Women are the most beautiful creatures in God 's kingdom. Men, according to the scripture above this one, are shamed for having long hair - it 's uniquely ours. The latter part of this scripture tells us that if a woman even cuts even a teeny little bit, even a trim, it 's just the same as if she shaved her whole head. It 's a dishonor to her because she 's removed a characteristic and a source of beauty that God designed only for women. It 's like cutting off a peacock 's feathers or a lion 's mane. We 've been given free will to obey his wishes and He has asked for us to pray to Him with our heads covered. It 's a veil of beauty.

J D's comment on 2014-03-07 21:43:53:

Paul did not teach local customs in church he taught God s commandments to all followers All women wore head coverings until the American woman s rebellion As for my and my household we will follow the Lord

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