Thematic Bible: Veil or veil
Thematic Bible
Veil or veil » Was worn » As a token of subjection
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
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Therefore the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, for the sake of the angels [so as not to offend them].
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For if a woman will not wear [a head] covering, then she should cut off her hair too; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her head shorn or shaven, let her cover [her head]. For a man ought not to wear anything on his head [in church], for he is the image and [reflected] glory of God [ his function of government reflects the majesty of the divine Rule]; but woman is [the expression of] man's glory (majesty, preeminence).
Veil or veil » Moses put one on to conceal the glory of his face
and we are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face so that the Israelites would not gaze at the end of the glory which was fading away.
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When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face.
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Veil or veil » Illustrative » Of the spiritual blindness of the jewish nation
In fact, their minds were grown hard and calloused [they had become dull and had lost the power of understanding]; for until this present day, when the Old Testament (the old covenant) is being read, that same veil still lies [on their hearts], not being lifted [to reveal] that in Christ it is made void and done away. Yes, down to this [very] day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their minds and hearts. But whenever a person turns [in repentance] to the Lord, the veil is stripped off and taken away.
Veil or veil » The removing of, considered rude and insolent
“The watchmen who make the rounds in the city found me.
They struck me, they wounded me;
The guardsmen of the walls took my shawl from me.
Veil or veil » Was worn » As a token of modesty
She said to the servant, “Who is that man there walking across the field to meet us?” And the servant said, “He is my master [Isaac].” So she took a veil and covered herself [as was customary].
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Veil or veil » Was worn » For concealment
So she removed her widow’s clothes and covered herself with a veil, and wrapped herself up [in disguise], and sat in the gateway of Enaim, which is on the road to Timnah; for she saw that Shelah had grown up, and she had not been given to him as a wife [as Judah had promised].
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Veil or veil » A covering for the head usually worn by women
So she removed her widow’s clothes and covered herself with a veil, and wrapped herself up [in disguise], and sat in the gateway of Enaim, which is on the road to Timnah; for she saw that Shelah had grown up, and she had not been given to him as a wife [as Judah had promised].
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Veil or veil » Illustrative » Of the spiritual blindness of the gentile nations
And on this mountain He will destroy the covering that is [cast] over all peoples,
And the veil [of death] that is woven and spread over all the nations.
Veil or veil » Removing of, threatened as a punishment to unGodly women
hand mirrors, [fine linen] undergarments, headbands, and veils [covering the entire body].
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