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Braided hair in 1 Timothy 2:9 refers to hair braided with gold as a display of wealth, not ordinary styling

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 2) 00:03:38 – 00:05:10

Drawing on IVP Bible Background Commentary to explain the cultural meaning of braided hair in 1 Tim 2:9.

According to IVP Commentary, braided hair in this context meant hair braided with gold threads—a display of luxury and expense, analogous to a hairdo or a purse today. The prohibition targets ostentatious wealth display, not ordinary grooming.
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20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 2) @ 00:03:38

2020-09-04

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