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BALDNESS

Condition of having little or no hair on the scalp. Natural baldness due to age is referred to only indirectly in the Bible, where it is contrasted with baldness due to leprosy (Lv 13:40-42). The Israelites were forbidden to shave their heads or shape their beard in ways that resembled pagan religious practices (Dt 14:1). Such restrictions applied particularly to Israelite priests (Lv 21:5). Shaving off the hair and offering it as a sacrifice to God was a special act prescribed for men or women taking a Nazirite vow (Nm 6:1-5, 18 OET NUM 6:1–5 · OET NUM 6:18; Acts 18:18).

Show passage in OET: LEV 13:40–42

OET-RV LEV 13:40

40 If a man’s head has become bare, then he’s gone bald and is still ‘clean’.

OET-RV LEV 13:41

41 Similarly, if the hair is receding from the front corners, he’s going bald and is still ‘clean’.

OET-RV LEV 13:42

42 However, if there’s a balding spot with a reddish-white infection, it’s a skin disease breaking out via that spot

OET-LV LEV 13:40

40 And_anyone if/because his/its_head it_will_become_bare is_bald he is_pure he.

OET-LV LEV 13:41

41 And_if from_the_side_of his/its_faces/face his/its_head it_will_become_bare is_bald he is_pure he.

OET-LV LEV 13:42

42 And_because/when it_will_be on_spot or on_forehead a_plague white reddish is_a_serious_skin_disease which_is_breaking_out it on_his_bald_of_spot or on_his_bald_of_forehead.
Show passage in OET: DEU 14:1

OET-RV DEU 14:1

14 You’re all children of your god Yahweh so don’t cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the sake of the dead,

OET-LV DEU 14:1

14 Are_children you(pl) to/for_YHWH god_of_your(pl) not you_will_cut_yourselves and_not you(pl)_will_make baldness between your(pl)_eyes for_a_dead_person.
Show passage in OET: LEV 21:5

OET-RV LEV 21:5

5 They must not shave their heads or trim the edges of their beards or cut their bodies in grief.

OET-LV LEV 21:5

5 Not they_will_make_bald baldness on_head_of_their and_the_side_of their_beard_of_their not they_will_shave and_in_flesh_of_their not they_will_cut cut[s].
Show passage in OET: NUM 6:1–5; NUM 6:18

OET-RV NUM 6:1

6 Then Yahweh told Mosheh (Moses),

OET-RV NUM 6:2

2 “Tell the Israelis that when any man or woman wants to make a solemn vow to separate themself to Yahweh as a Nazirite,

OET-RV NUM 6:3

3 they must keep away from wine and strong drink, and even vinegar made from wine or strong drink, plus they mustn’t drink grape juice or eat either grapes or raisins.

OET-RV NUM 6:4

4 For the entire time of their separation, they mustn’t eat anything coming from a grapevine, not even the seeds or the skins.

OET-RV NUM 6:5

5 “For the entire time of their vow to Yahweh as a Nazirite, they mustn’t cut their hair—they must sacred and grow their hair long.

OET-RV NUM 6:18

18 Then the Nazirite must shave their head of separation at the opening to the sacred tent, and taking the hair, must put it on the fire under their peace offering sacrifice.

OET-LV NUM 6:1

6 And_ YHWH _he/it_spoke to Mosheh to_saying.

OET-LV NUM 6:2

2 Speak to the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_you_will_say to_them a_man or a_woman if/because he_will_make_hard to_vow a_vow_of a_Nāzīr to_be_a_Nāzīr to/for_YHWH.

OET-LV NUM 6:3

3 From_wine and_strong_drink he_will_keep_separate vinegar_of wine and_vinegar_of strong_drink not he_will_drink and_all juice_of grapes not he_will_drink and_grapes fresh and_dry not he_will_eat.

OET-LV NUM 6:4

4 All_of the_days_of his_consecration_of_his from_all that it_is_made from_the_vine_of the_wine from_seeds and_unto skin not he_will_eat.

OET-LV NUM 6:5

5 All_of the_days_of the_vow_of his_consecration_of_his a_razor not it_will_pass over his/its_head until the_days which he_will_be_a_Nāzīr to/for_YHWH are_completed holy he_will_be the_lock[s]_of the_hair_of his/its_head he_will_make_grow.

OET-LV NUM 6:18

18 And_ the_Nāzīr _he_will_shave the_entrance_of the_tent_of meeting DOM the_head_of his_consecration_of_his and_he/it_will_take DOM the_hair_of the_head_of his_consecration_of_his and_he/it_gave on the_fire which is_under the_sacrifice_of the_peace_offerings.
Show passage in OET: ACT 18:18

OET-RV ACT 18:18

18 Paulos stayed on for quite a few days after that, then he farewelled the believers and went to Kegkreai where he had his hair cut as was the custom for someone making a vow. Then taking Priskilla and Akulas (Aquila) with him, he sailed towards Aram (Syria).

OET-LV ACT 18:18

18 And the Paulos having_remained many days still, having_bid_goodbye to_the brothers, was_sailing_away to the Suria/(ʼArām), and with him Priskilla and Akulas, having_shaved his head in Kegⱪreai, because/for he_was_having a_vow.

Jump to OET LEV 13:40–42 section.

Jump to OET DEU 14:1 section.

Jump to OET LEV 21:5 section.

Jump to OET NUM 6:1–5 section. · OET NUM 6:18 section.

Jump to OET ACT 18:18 section.

The Egyptians and other peoples shaved off their hair (and eyebrows) as a sign of respect for the dead. There are many biblical references to the non-Israelite custom of shaving the head as a sign of mourning or anguish (Jer 16:6; 48:37; Ez 27:31; Mi 1:16). Most of these passages speak of God’s judgment against pagan cities or nations. Since baldness was associated primarily with leprosy, venereal disease, idolatry, or death, the prediction or threat of baldness sometimes accompanied prophetic warnings (Is 3:16-24).

Show passage in OET: JER 16:6

OET-RV JER 16:6

6 Both the important people and the ordinary people will die in this land.
 ⇔ They won’t be buried and no one will mourn for them,
 ⇔ or cut themselves or shave off their hair to show grief for them.

OET-LV JER 16:6

6 And_ great_people and_insignificant_people _they_will_die on_the_earth (the)_this not they_will_be_buried and_not people_will_mourn to/for_them and_not anyone_will_cut_himself and_not anyone_will_make_himself_bald to/for_them.
Show passage in OET: JER 48:37

OET-RV JER 48:37

37 Yes, every head will be shaved and all their beards will be clipped. They’ll all have cuts on their hands and be wearing sackcloth around their waists.

OET-LV JER 48:37

37 If/because every_of head will_be_baldness and_all beard will_be_clipped will_be_on all_of hands cuts and_will_be_on loins sackcloth.
Show passage in OET: EZE 27:31

OET-RV EZE 27:31

31 They’ll shave their heads bald for you and dress in rough sackcloth,
 ⇔ and they’ll weep bitterly over you and they will cry out with loud moans.

OET-LV EZE 27:31

31 And_they_will_make_bald because_of_you baldness and_they_will_gird_themselves sackcloth(s) and_they_will_weep because_of_you with_bitterness_of emotion wailing bitter.
Show passage in OET: MIC 1:16

OET-RV MIC 1:16

16 Shave your head
 ⇔ ≈ and cut off your hair
 ⇔ for the children who you delight in.
 ⇔ Make yourselves as bald as eagles,
 ⇔ because they’ll be taken from you and into exile.

OET-LV MIC 1:16

16 Make_bald and_shave on the_children_of your(pl)_delights_of_your make_large baldness_of_your like_eagle if/because they_will_go_into_exile from_you.
Show passage in OET: ISA 3:16–24

OET-RV ISA 3:16

16 Then Yahweh said:
 ⇔ “Because Tsiyon’s (Zion’s) daughters are proud,
 ⇔ and they walk with their chins stuck out and with flirting eyes—
 ⇔ walking and mincing their steps and tinkling their feet,

OET-RV ISA 3:17

17 Then my master will shave the heads of Tsiyon’s daughters,
 ⇔ ≈ and Yahweh will make their foreheads bald.”

OET-RV ISA 3:18

18 At that time my master will remove their fancy ankle bracelets and headbands, crescent necklaces

OET-RV ISA 3:19

19 and earrings, bracelets and veils,

OET-RV ISA 3:20

20 scarves, armlets, and sashes, perfume bottles and charms,

OET-RV ISA 3:21

21 rings on their fingers and in their noses,

OET-RV ISA 3:22

22 festive robes and capes, veils and purses,

OET-RV ISA 3:23

23 fine clothes and underwear, and their turbans and shawls.

OET-RV ISA 3:24

24 When that happens, there’ll be a stink instead of fragrance,
 ⇔ a rope instead of a nice sash,
 ⇔ baldness instead of a styled hairdo,
 ⇔ sackcloth instead of fancy clothes,
 ⇔ brands on the skin instead of beauty,

OET-LV ISA 3:16

16 And_ YHWH _he/it_said because if/because the_daughters_of Tsiyyōn/(Zion) they_are_haughty and_they_have_walked stretched_out neck and_making_seductive_glances eyes walking and_mincing_along they_walk and_on_feet_of_their they_tinkle_with_anklets.

OET-LV ISA 3:17

17 And_ my_master _he_will_make_scabby the_crown_of_the_head_of the_daughters_of Tsiyyōn and_YHWH forehead_of_their he_will_lay_bare.

OET-LV ISA 3:18

18 In_the_day (the)_that my_master he_will_remove DOM the_splendour_of the_anklets and_the_amulets and_the_ornaments.

OET-LV ISA 3:19

19 The_pendants and_the_bracelets and_the_veils.

OET-LV ISA 3:20

20 The_turbans and_the_ankle_chains and_the_sashes and_the_houses_of the_living_creatures and_the_charms.

OET-LV ISA 3:21

21 The_signet-rings and_the_rings_of the_nose.

OET-LV ISA 3:22

22 The_fine_robes and_the_over-tunics and_the_cloaks and_the_purses.

OET-LV ISA 3:23

23 And_the_mirrors and_the_linen_garments and_the_headdresses and_the_shawls.

OET-LV ISA 3:24

24 And_it_was in_place_of perfume rottenness it_will_be and_in_place_of a_belt a_rope and_in_place_of a_work well-set_hair baldness and_in_place_of a_robe a_girding_of sackcloth branding in_place_of beauty.

Jump to OET JER 16:6 section.

Jump to OET JER 48:37 section.

Jump to OET EZE 27:31 section.

Jump to OET MIC 1:16 section.

Jump to OET ISA 3:16–24 section.