Thematic Bible: Veil or veil


Thematic Bible




Therefore ought the woman to retain upon her head [this badge of authority], because of the angels [of the churches]. Verse ConceptsCovering HeadsAngels Interacting With PeopleAuthority Of DisciplesWomen's BeautyWomen's RolesBeauty And Self WorthBeing A Woman Of GodHairRespecting Authoritymakeup

For if the woman be not veiled, let her hair be clipped: but if it would be scandalous for a woman to appear clipped or shaved, let her be veiled. For a man indeed ought not to veil his head, being the image and the glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man.

And [act] not as Moses who spread a veil over his face, in order that the children of Israel might not look stedfastly to the end of that which should be abolished. Verse ConceptsVeilsAbolish, Temporary ThingsAbolish, Fulfilled By ChristImperfect Nature Of Human GloryAbrasion


But their understandings were darkened: for unto this day the same veil in their reading the old testament abideth unremoved; which veil is taken away by Christ. For unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is spread over their hearts. Nevertheless, when Israel shall turn unto the Lord, the veil shall be taken away.