Overview
The Bible addresses hair across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Prophecy, Prophets, Wife and Women.
Key Bible verses about hair
Old Testament
Ezekiel
And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber's razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair.
Thou shalt burn with fire a third part in the midst of the city, when the days of the siege are fulfilled: and thou shalt take a third part, and smite about it with a knife: and a third part thou shalt scatter in the wind; and I will draw out a sword after them.
New Testament
1 Corinthians
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying hair for yourself
- Begin with Ezekiel 5:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ezekiel and 1 Corinthians each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Prophecy, Prophets, Wife and Women.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about hair?
The Bible addresses hair across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Prophecy, Prophets, Wife and Women.
How many Bible verses are about hair?
The Bible references hair in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention hair?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezekiel 5:1: “And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber's razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair.”
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