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Does that mean all those pictures of Jesus with long hair are wrong!
I'm afraid so, about 5 years ago, there was a big documentary about it on The History Channel, I believe . considering the lineage of Jesus of Nazareth and their customs for men . I 'll try to find the documentary information it may take me some time.
After that, feel free to make the corrections necessary to your post.
Not sure what should be corrected..
5 All the days of his vow of Naziriteship there shall no razor come upon his head; until the days be fulfilled, in which he consecrateth himself unto the LORD, he shall be holy, he shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow long.
After that, feel free to make the corrections necessary to your post.
Leviticus 19:27- Matthew Henry Commentary Whole Surely we have not so learned Christ. 3. There was a superstition even in trimming themselves used by the heathen, which must not be imitated by the people of God: You shall not round the corners of your heads. Those that worshipped the hosts of heaven, in honour of them, cut their hair so as that their heads might resemble the celestial globe; but, as the custom was foolish itself, so, being done with respect to their false gods, it was idolatrous. 4. The rites and ceremonies by which they expressed their sorrow at their funerals must not be imitated, v. 28. They must not make cuts or prints in their flesh for the dead; for the heathen did so to pacify the infernal deities they dreamt of, and to render them propitious to their deceased friends.
This is speaking about the Jews and superstitions; ceremonial ritual offered to the devil ; this has nothing to do with the topic that we're discussing.
It is important for us to know that when we read the scriptures that we must inquire as to who and what the reference passages are speaking about.
I don't see any need for correction in her posts
Is it not a distinction which nature has kept up among all civilized nations? The woman’s hair is a natural covering; to wear it long is a glory to her; but for a man to have long hair, or cherish it, is a token of softness and effeminacy.’’ Should there not be a distinction kept up between the sexes in wearing their hair, since nature has made one? Is it not a distinction which nature has kept up among all civilized nations? The woman’s hair is a natural covering; to wear it long is a glory to her; but for a man to have long hair, or cherish it, is a token of softness and effeminacy.’’ Note, It should be our concern, especially in Christian and religious assemblies, to make no breach upon the rules of natural decency.
Geez, loueeze. I guess I have to once again point out there are other cultures with different viewpoints other than the christian belief or worldview.
Native American men wore their hair long. I don't t hink the warriors could be called softness and effeminate. It is a cultural phenom based on beliefs.
Well I definetly wasn't expecting to see such horrendous translations from the hebrew. Not your fault, but mine for not actually looking up the verse in English.
This is a closer translation...
"You shall not round off the sides of your head, and you shall not destroy the edge of your beard."
So this verse refers to your peyot (sideburns) and your beard. Not your hair.
All the days of his vow of separation no razor shall pass over his head. He shall be holy until the days are fulfilled for which he separated himself to the LORD; he shall let the locks of hair on his head grow long. (NASB)
Just for reference :
Lev 19:27
You shall not round off the side-growth of your heads nor harm the edges of your beard. (NASB)
Deut 14:1
You are the sons of the LORD your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave your forehead for the sake of the dead. (NASB)
Interesting. The only ones I know who cared about their hair and religion were Samson and the Rastafarians who had dreadlocks.
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The wearing of dreadlocks is very closely associated with the movement, though not universal among, or exclusive to, its adherents. Rastas believe dreadlocks to be supported by Leviticus 21:5 ("They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in the flesh.") and the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6:5 ("All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth himself unto the LORD, he shall be holy, and shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow.") Part of the reason the hairstyle was adopted was to contrast the kinky hair of black men with the straighter hair of whites.
The very earliest Christians may also have worn this hairstyle; particularly noteworthy are descriptions of James the Just, "brother of Jesus" and first Bishop of Jerusalem, who wore them to his ankles.
Also, according to the Bible, Samson was a Nazarite who had "seven locks". Rastas point out that these "seven locks" could only have been dreadlocks, as it is unlikely to refer to seven strands of hair. Rastafari movement - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
My husband is the pastor at a cowboy church. We minister to the western heritage people. 1 Corin. does say a man who is praying or prophesying should not have his head covered. At our church hats are removed during time of prayer. We do not prophesy. We are not prophets. We are disciples of Christ and therefore we do not believe we are wrong by allowing people to wear their hats or caps. The Bible also tells us to use whatever means we must in order to bring them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. If they feel comfortable and will attend church with their hats or caps on, by all means, wear them.
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...civilized nations?...
