I don't know if this issue has been discussed already in this forum because I'm quite new here and I did not read many of the older threads. So I thought I will ask about that here, as this is an issue I am really interested in. I have heard sermons about that, but not one of them had a specific answer to that question.
Let me quote the verses which talk about this issue:
- What is the appropriate cover (headscarf, hat, etc.)?
- Should their head be covered fully or only partially?
- Should women cover their head only during prayer at church or also when praying at home?
As for me, I do cover my head at church, but only partially. I do not cover it at home while praying. But according to the above verses, I think I should cover my head always while praying.
Also I have seen many people arguing whether women should wear a headscarf or a hat or something else as a cover. Some even say long hair is already the cover, so there is no need of an additional cover for the head.
This issue always caused confusion to me, and so I decided to post it here where I can hopefully see many of your answers and thoughts about this issue.
Let me quote the verses which talk about this issue:
- Should women cover their head during prayer?1 Corinthians 11:5-10 (NIV)
And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her headit is just as though her head were shaved. If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head.
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head.
- What is the appropriate cover (headscarf, hat, etc.)?
- Should their head be covered fully or only partially?
- Should women cover their head only during prayer at church or also when praying at home?
As for me, I do cover my head at church, but only partially. I do not cover it at home while praying. But according to the above verses, I think I should cover my head always while praying.
Also I have seen many people arguing whether women should wear a headscarf or a hat or something else as a cover. Some even say long hair is already the cover, so there is no need of an additional cover for the head.
This issue always caused confusion to me, and so I decided to post it here where I can hopefully see many of your answers and thoughts about this issue.