Hair Braiding

In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;

Whoseadorninglet it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel;

In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment; — read the full passage →

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

Whoseadorninglet it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel; — read the full passage →

but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

All the days of his vow of separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in which he separateth himself unto Jehovah, he shall be holy; he shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow long.

The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet spices there shall be rottenness; and instead of a girdle, a rope; and instead of well set hair, baldness; and instead of a robe, a girding of sackcloth; branding instead of beauty.

And when he cut the hair of his head (now it was at every year’s end that he cut it; because it was heavy on him, therefore he cut it); he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels, after the king’s weight.

A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment; for whosoever doeth these things is an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.

but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.

In like manner, ye wives, bein subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives; — read the full passage →

Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.

And if a man lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; Thine eyes are as doves behind thy veil. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, That lie along the side of mount Gilead.

and standing behind at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled dishonoreth her head; for it is one and the same thing as if she were shaven.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a dishonor to him? — read the full passage →

And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes, and attired her head, and looked out at the window.

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

beholding your chaste behaviorcoupledwith fear.

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.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; Buta woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

And Paul, having tarried after this yet many days, took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: having shorn his head in Cenchreæ; for he had a vow.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing. — read the full passage →

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion.

but the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Thy head upon thee is like Carmel, And the hair of thy head like purple; The king is held captive in the tresses thereof.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men. — read the full passage →

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehovah will lay bare their secret parts.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

And not a hair of your head shall perish.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

And I will execute great vengeance upon them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

And she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.