Cheryl Schatz

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The variant is in the Textus Receptus and it is the little “n” or “or” particle, which often heads up interrogative rhetorical questions. I don’t know how many manuscripts, and which ones exactly, contain the “n” particle before the “oude” in verse 14, but if that particle is well attested then it does make verse 14 in all likelihood a question, supporting the idea that man’s long hair is a shame (which seems to be the traditional view). I have heard that the “n” particle that is part of the Textus Receptus here is not well attested and does not appear in any Greek critical text. Maybe you know more about this?

I am not familiar with this, but any variant that makes nonsense out of the Scripture, would be rejected. After all, we are all aware that nature teaches no such thing. Paul was not influenced by the Holy Spirit to record nonsense. The sentence is true and makes perfect sense as a statement.

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I’m hoping to have this cleared up, because your interpretation is the only one I think I have ever heard that remains faithful to the words in the passage and appears to me to be totally logical.

Thank you! I am a huge proponent of paying close attention to the inspired words and the inspired grammar. I am not even so much of a verse by verse teacher, but a word by word teacher. I believe that any exegesis that is faithful to the Scripture will not disregard the words and grammar and will not make the Scripture to contradict itself. Paul is difficult at the best of times, but I believe that the depth that he brings in his writings is worth the effort to understand.

For me, my focus is on understanding what God said and meant so that I can believe God and follow Him. I don’t care for human tradition especially when it contradicts God’s word and makes God out to be confused, a respecter of persons, or a liar. I value truth above all, and I will allow myself to be corrected so that I can sharpen my view of the text even more.

Thanks for having patience with me. I am overwhelmed to say the least. I had hope to have my next video project done by now, but there have been some ministry issues that have taken more time and I am behind my own schedule. I will post here as much as I can and hope that what I say is of value to many.