A covering for the head usually worn by women. Gen. 38:14.
WAS WORN
As a token of modesty. Gen. 24:65.
As a token of subjection. 1 Cor. 11:3, 6, 7, 10.
For concealment. Gen. 38:14.
The removing of, considered rude and insolent. SoS. 5:7.
Removing of, threatened as a punishment to ungodly women. Isa. 3:23.
Moses put one on to conceal the glory of his face. Ex. 34:33, with 2 Cor. 3:13.
ILLUSTRATIVE
Of the spiritual blindness of the Gentile nations. Isa. 25:7.
Of the spiritual blindness of the Jewish nation. 2 Cor. 3:14-16.