There has been much debate over whether women are required to wear head coverings when seeking YaHU’aH and whether men must remain uncovered. Many of these questions trace back to Paul’s writings in 1 Corinthians, specifically chapter 11. But when weighed against the unchanging Torah of YaHU’aH, a critical truth comes to the surface: Paul’s words are not Torah law, and they must be tested by the eternal standard—not assumed to override it.
This scroll lays out the full evidence, without condensation, so that you may clearly understand the difference between apostolic instruction and the unalterable commandments of the Most High.
The Torah: Eternal, Perfect, and Unchanging
The Torah (law, instruction) of YaHU’aH is the absolute foundation for righteous living. It is never vague, never evolving, and never subject to man’s interpretations or traditions.
"The Torah of YAHUAH is perfect, restoring the soul..." — Tehillim (Psalm) 19:7
"Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your Torah is truth." — Tehillim 119:142
"The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever." — Tehillim 119:160
"Do not add to the word which I command you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of YAHUAH your AL’uah which I command you." — Debarim (Deuteronomy) 4:2
This means that if something is not commanded in the Torah, it is not a law from YaHU’aH, no matter how widely taught or religiously accepted it becomes. That includes customs about garments, acts of reverence, and head coverings.
Sadly, much confusion has entered through philosophical writings, Greek interpretations, and textual distortions in translated Bibles. The original Hebrew manuscripts—written with power and clarity—have often been mistranslated or transliterated with pagan influence, substituting names, terms, and concepts foreign to the covenant.
For example:
- The Hebrew word for breath or wind, "ruach," is often rendered as "inward," inviting confusion with Greco-Roman metaphysical concepts. In Hebrew, ruach refers to the invisible, vital breath that gives motion and life to a person—literally the breath of life from YaHU’aH (Bereshith 2:7). It is tangible and functional, not mystical or abstract. However, when Hellenistic translators rendered it as “pneuma” (Greek) or “spiritus” (Latin), it adopted philosophical baggage—suggesting a ghost-like, immaterial essence detached from the physical body. This conceptual shift blurred the original Hebrew meaning and opened the door for doctrines such as “disembodied souls,” “inward persons,” or even the Trinity—none of which are rooted in the covenant understanding of ruach. The Hebrew concept remains grounded in purpose, power, and function—always tied to the will and presence of YaHU’aH.
- The term "God" is not a translation of any Hebrew title, but a Germanic insertion with pagan roots.
- The Greek philosophical model of hierarchy and dualism found its way into epistles like Paul’s, shaping interpretation through Hellenistic logic rather than Hebrew covenant truth.
We must return to the original Hebrew understanding—not just in language, but in worldview and function. Transliteration is not the same as translation. And interpretation, when filtered through religious philosophy, becomes distortion.
What Does the Torah Say About Head Coverings?
For Men:
There is no verse in the entire Torah that forbids a man from covering his head when seeking YaHU’aH. In fact, the opposite is true. The Levitical priests, who served in YaHU’aH’s presence daily, were commanded to wear head coverings.
"And you shall make caps for them, for esteem and for comeliness." — Shemoth (Exodus) 28:40
"They shall have linen turbans on their heads and linen trousers on their bodies; they shall not gird themselves with anything that causes sweat." — Yahazqal (Ezekiel) 44:18
These were men standing in the presence of YaHU’aH—ministering, offering incense (symbolizing intercession), and representing the people. They did not remove their turbans or head coverings. Their heads were honored, not shamed, in their covering.
For Women:
There is likewise no law in the Torah commanding women to cover their heads when seeking or exalting YaHU’aH. However, the Torah shows that modesty and reverence were key identifiers of a righteous woman—and that head coverings were a common part of this expression.
"Then the priest shall stand the woman before YAHUAH, and shall uncover the woman’s head..." — Bemidbar (Numbers) 5:18
This verse is from the “ordeal of jealousy” ritual. The ordeal of jealousy—Sotah in Hebrew—is a deeply symbolic process found in Bemidbar 5:11–31. It was designed for situations where a husband suspected his wife of infidelity, but there were no witnesses or proof. Rather than allowing suspicion to fester or lead to injustice, YaHU’aH instituted a righteous trial.
The woman was brought before the priest, who stood her in front of YaHU’aH. Her head covering was removed, exposing her to public view—not because this was the norm, but precisely because it was not. This act served as public exposure, representing inward vulnerability and a break in the dignity normally afforded to a modest, upright woman.
She was then made to drink a mixture of water, dust from the tabernacle floor, and ink from a written curse—if she had been unfaithful, her body would show signs of the curse; if innocent, she would remain unaffected and be Barak with fruitfulness.
This ritual emphasized two crucial things:
- YaHU’aH alone is Judge of secret matters, and He defends both the falsely accused and the truly righteous.
- The removal of the head covering was a ritual of shame and uncovering, not a normative state of women during reverence. Hebrew women were typically covered, and to be uncovered before YaHU’aH was an act of judgment—not obedience.
Elsewhere, Rebekah instinctively covered herself when approaching Yitsḥaq:
"So she took a veil and covered herself." — Bereshith (Genesis) 24:65
These verses indicate a consistent pattern of modesty, not a command. Therefore, head coverings for women were a cultural standard of reverence, but not a Torah mandate specifically tied to worship or proclamation.
Paul’s Instruction in 1 Corinthians 11
Nowhere in the Torah do we read the statements Paul makes:
- "Every man engaging in reverence or speaking truth having his head covered dishonors his head."
- "Every woman engaging in reverence or speaking truth with her head uncovered dishonors her head..." — 1 Corinthians 11:4–5
Paul also writes:
"But I want you to know that the head of every man is Messiah, the head of woman is man, and the head of Messiah is AL’uah." — 1 Corinthians 11:3
This hierarchical statement, though often quoted, is not a Torah teaching. It reflects Paul’s attempt to establish inward order among believers in the Corinthian assembly based on his understanding, not based on direct Torah revelation. Nowhere in the Torah does YaHU’aH give this hierarchy or use the term "head" in the way Paul does. In fact, YaHU’aH often bypassed men and chose women as leaders and messengers (e.g., Deborah in Shophetim (Judges) 4, Huldah in 2 Melakim (Kings) 22).
Paul's intent may have been to encourage decency and structure, but it is clear that this is not a commandment of YaHU’aH. It reflects apostolic counsel for Corinthian believers, rooted in cultural dynamics, not Torah statutes. Any inward truths found in Paul’s letters must be tested against the enduring foundation of YaHU’aH’s Torah.
Torah Has the Final Authority—Not Paul
The entire foundation of YaHU’aH’s instruction is that no man can add to or take away from His commandments. Paul’s letters are not Torah, and do not replace Torah.
"If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you… saying, ‘Let us go after other mighty ones,’ you shall not listen to that prophet. For YAHUAH your AL’uah is testing you..." — Debarim (Deuteronomy) 13:1–3
If Paul (or any other teacher) teaches against the commandments, he must be tested, not blindly followed.
Torah is the measuring line (Yashayahu 28:17) test. If a teaching does not line up with what YaHU’aH already established, then it must be treated as commentary, not commandment.
Final Truths
- YaHU’aH never forbids men from covering their heads in His presence. In fact, He commands it for priests.
- YaHU’aH never commands women to wear head coverings during seeking or exaltation. But culturally, righteous women did cover their heads out of modesty and honor.
- Paul’s instruction in 1 Corinthians 11 is not Torah. It was culturally based, written to a Gentile assembly in Corinth, and cannot override the commands of YaHU’aH.
- The standard is and will always be the Torah. Any teaching—even from an apostle—must be weighed against the commandments of YaHU’aH.
The time has come for the people of YaHU’aH to return to the source—not to man’s interpretations, not to Hellenized theology, and certainly not to traditions built on Greek hierarchy or Roman control. The Torah is our covenant standard, and only YaHU’aH's voice matters.
Let this truth anchor you:
- The head covering debate is not rooted in Torah.
- Paul’s letters are not divine law.
- Cultural practices must not be confused with eternal commands.
- Hebrew understanding must replace Greek philosophy.
Seek YaHU’aH, uphold His Torah, and walk with clarity—not confusion. Return to the pure instructions of the Most High, where modesty, reverence, and order are revealed by Him alone.
Let those who have understanding hear.
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