Kristen

I have answered Mark’s challenge when it comes to the three “head” references in Ephesians. To complete his challenge, then:

will heap burning coals on his head.” Ro 12:20 2776 – this refers to a physical head. I will use the word “noggin” whenever this is the meaning.
that Christ is the head of every man, 1Co 11:3 2776 – the context of this passage is all about who came first and who follows. “Head” in its context here means “that which came first; source.”
and the man is the head of a woman, 1Co 11:3 2776 – Again, “source.”
woman, and God is the head of Christ. 1Co 11:3 2776 Again, “source.” Since Christ (the Messiah) was sent by God the Father, God is the Source of Christ.
something on his head while praying or 1Co 11:4 2776 – the meaning is “noggin.”
or prophesying disgraces his head. 1Co 11:4 2776 – “source.” Jewish men covered their heads when they prayed to show their state of sinfulness before God. A Christian man who covered his head would be declaring that his sins were not forgiven, thus disgracing Christ, his “source.”
her head uncovered while praying or 1Co 11:5 2776 – “noggin.”
or prophesying disgraces her head 1Co 11:5 2776 – “source.” Here the man is the “source” of the woman, and by praying with her head uncovered, she dishonors her “source” because women who went uncovered were prostitutes.
as the woman whose head is shaved. 1Co 11:5 – “noggin.”
if a woman does not cover her head, 1Co 11:6 – “noggin.”
her hair cut off or her head shaved, 1Co 11:6 – “noggin.”
head shaved, let her cover her head. 1Co 11:6 – “noggin.”
ought not to have his head covered, 1Co 11:7 2776 – “noggin.”
a symbol of authority on her head, 1Co 11:10 2776 – “noggin.” (although the word “symbol” does not appear in the original Greek. The correct translation is “she should have authority on (over) her own head.”)
a woman to pray to God with her head 1Co 11:13 – “noggin.”
or again the head to the feet, 1Co 12:21 2776 – “noggin.”
He is also head of the body, the Col 1:18 2776 – “source of life/growth.”
the head over all rule and authority; Col 2:10 2776- “preeminent one.”
and not holding fast to the head, Col 2:19 – “source of life/growth.”