Day 53-11

V From the Exodus to the Crossing into Canaan - 1462-1422 B.C. ~ cont.

(1462 - 982 480 years of 1 Kings 6:1)

B. Time spent at Sinai (sometimes called Horeb) ~ cont.
29. Instructions about priests and their duties ~ cont.
c.Sacrifices for altars must be perfect - Leviticus 22:17-32
30. Death penalties
a. Blasphemy - Leviticus 24:10-23
b. Murder - Leviticus 24:17-22
c. Sacrifices for altars must be perfect - Leviticus 22:17-33
30. Death penalties
a. Blasphemy - Leviticus 24:10-16, 23
b. Murder - Leviticus 24:17-22
31. Camp laws explained - Numbers 5:1-31
32. Vow of Nazarites - Numbers 6:1-27

{pages 234-238}

And the priest shall set the woman before the Lord, and uncover the woman's head, and put the offering of memorial in her hands, which is the jealousy offering: and the priest shall have in his hand the bitter water that causeth the curse:  (Numbers 5:18)

Head covering removed or shaven?

uncover - H6544 - A primitive root; to loosen; by implication to expose, dismiss; figuratively absolve, begin.

Used 16 times in 15 verses.  First used in Exodus 5:4

And the King of Egypt said unto them, Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron, let the people from their works?  get you unto your burdens.

Exodus 32:25 - And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:)

Proverbs 1:25 - But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

Proverbs 4:15 - Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

Proverbs 8:33 - Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

head - H7218 - From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literally or figuratively (in many applications, of place, time, rank, etc.).

Hmmm...I don't think I am any closer to an answer as to whether it was a veil removed, or whether the woman's head was shaved.

I browsed through all my E-Sword commentaries and Matthew Poole, caught a few online as well.  In addition, tried to find something online regarding the verse in question.

I thought Matthew Henry's commentary on the passage interesting, which can be found here, you have to scroll down to the portion or passage under review.

In my browsing I came across a few sites - this one has a woman posting regarding the 1 Corinthians passage, but other posters reference the Numbers 5:18 verse.

I did not read this article in its entirety - skipped around, read the last paragraph, including it in case someone wants to delve a tad deeper.

This one I found interesting, though I am still fence sitting to a certain degree regarding head coverings, there appears to be Scriptural warrant for being covered while in worship.  Whether that is specifically for all women, or married women only, I am not sure.

I can not remember where I read it, but the premise is, the wife would have been covered in some fashion to then be uncovered by the priest.  He either removed the head covering or disheveled her hair.  It does not seem to indicate that he shaved her head.  For Numbers 5:18, I would have to lean towards some type of physical article upon her head.  I found it intriguing that in some cultures a woman having a covering upon her head rendered her a sense of protection.  While some authors postured that women ought to wear a covering to reflect shame at Eve's sin.

Which makes me wonder, is there a difference between being deceived and sinning?

Day 329

L. Book of 2 Corinthians (from Macedonia) ~ cont.

3. Paul defends his authority

a. Called of God - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
b. Godly jealousy and humble boasting - 2 Corinthians 11:1-33; 12:1-10
c. Effective service - 2 Corinthians 12:11-18
d. Honesty in dealings - 2 Corinthians 12:19-21; 13:1-10
e. Conclusion - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14


M. Travels from Macedonia to Corinth - Acts 20:2-3


Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.  (2 Corinthians 10:5-6)


Casting down imaginations?  Every high thing?  Bring into captivity EVERY thought?  A readiness to revenge disobedience?


casting down - G2507 - From G2596 and G138 (including its alternate); to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively).


imaginations - G3053 - From G3049; computation, that is, (figuratively) reasoning (conscience, conceit).


high thing - G5313 - From G5312; an elevated place or thing, that is, (abstractly) altitude, or (by implication) a barrier (figurative).


exalts itself - G1869 - From G1909 and G142; to raise up (literally or figuratively).


knowledge - G1108 - From G1097; knowing (the act), that is, (by implication) knowledge.


bringing into captivity - From G164; to make captive.


every - G3956 - Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.


thought - G3540 - From G3539; a perception, that is, purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself.


obedience - G5218 - From G5219; attentive hearkening, that is, (by implication) compliance or submission.


readiness - G2092 - heteos (fitness); adjusted, that is, ready.


revenge - G1556 - From G1558; to vindicate, retaliate, punish.


disobedience - G3876 - From G3878; inattention, that is, (by implication) disobedience.


obedience - G5218 - see above.


fulfilled - G4137 - From G4134; to make replete, that is, (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.


Heh, I remember when the realization of EVERY was brought to my attention.  I was in a study, we were using the resource, Be Ye Transformed, whose focus or emphasis was Romans 12:1-2.  The battleground is the mind.  I was 'sorting' thoughts to 'give' to the Lord.  Then, the realization came that I was supposed to give EVERY thought.  I wasn't supposed to 'critique' them prior, but every thought.  Complete submission of all my thoughts to HIM.  Think about that thought.  :-)  That is a major undertaking.  Am I 'filtering' all my thoughts through HIS grid?


Have you ever used the Philippians Philter?


Philippians 4:8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.


For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves, among themselves, are not wise.  (2 Corinthians 10:12)


Easy to get on the haughty horse (or pharisee pony, if you prefer).  Been there done that.   Continue to wrestle (or wrassle) against a holier than thou attitude.  How easy it is to fall into thinking that we are okay by judging our behavior against others.  Lord help us to remember that we are only righteous because of the sinless sacrifice of the savior.


Paul's list of afflictions:  journeyings ~ perils of waters, robbers, own countrymen, heathen, in the city, in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren ~ weariness ~ painfulness ~ watchings ~ hunger and thirst ~ fastings ~ cold (brrr) ~ nakedness.


Despite all that, he ceased not to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to prayerfully intercede for the churches, to pour out his life.  What a jolting realization.  How dedicated are we to give all for the sake of the call?