1 Corinthians 11:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For if a woman is not veiled, let her also have her hair cut short; but if it is shameful for a woman to wear her hair cut short or to have her head shaved, then let her be veiled.

Berean Standard Bible:

If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head.

American Standard Version:

For if a woman is not veiled, let her also be shorn: but if it is a shame to a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be veiled.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} if{G1487} the woman{G1135} be{G2619} not{G3756} covered{G2619}, let her{G2751} also{G2532} be shorn{G2751}: but{G1161} if{G1487} it be a shame{G149} for a woman{G1135} to be shorn{G2751} or{G2228} shaven{G3587}, let her be covered{G2619}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Deuteronomy 22:5

  • ¶ The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so [are] abomination unto the LORD thy God.

Numbers 5:18

  • And the priest shall set the woman before the LORD, and uncover the woman's head, and put the offering of memorial in her hands, which [is] the jealousy offering: and the priest shall have in his hand the bitter water that causeth the curse:

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G1487
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰ
    Transliteration: ei
    Pronunciation: i
    Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν.
  3. Strong's Number: G1135
    There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γυνή
    Transliteration: gynḗ
    Pronunciation: goo-nay'
    Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman.
  4. Strong's Number: G2619
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατακαλύπτω
    Transliteration: katakalýptō
    Pronunciation: kat-ak-al-oop'-to
    Description: from κατά and καλύπτω; to cover wholly, i.e. veil:--cover, hide.
  5. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  6. Strong's Number: G2751
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κείρω
    Transliteration: keírō
    Pronunciation: ki'-ro
    Description: a primary verb; to shear:--shear(-er).
  7. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  8. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  9. Strong's Number: G149
    There are 701 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰσχρόν
    Transliteration: aischrón
    Pronunciation: ahee-skhron'
    Description: neuter of αἰσχρός; a shameful thing, i.e. indecorum:--shame.
  10. Strong's Number: G2228
    There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
  11. Strong's Number: G3587
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ξυράω
    Transliteration: xyráō
    Pronunciation: xoo-rah'-o
    Description: from a derivative of the same as ξύλον (meaning a razor); to shave or "shear" the hair:--shave.