Proverbs 20:29 — Word Study
WLCתִּפְאֶ֣רֶת בַּחוּרִ֣ים כֹּחָ֑ם וַהֲדַ֖ר זְקֵנִ֣ים שֵׂיבָֽה׃
BSAThe glorytiphʼârâh [beauty, splendor] of young menbâchûwr [youth, chosen ones] is their strengthkôach [power, might] and gray hairsêybâh [greyheaded, a long life] is the splendorhâdâr [glory, majesty] of the oldzâqên [elderly, wise ones]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת | [the] glory of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| בַּחוּרִ֣ים | young men | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| כֹּחָ֑ם | [is] strength their | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וַהֲדַ֖ר | and [the] splendor of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| זְקֵנִ֣ים | old [people] | Adj |
| שֵׂיבָֽה׃ | [is] gray hair | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old. |
| KJV | The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. |
| ASV | The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head. |
| YLT | The beauty of young men is their strength, And the honour of old men is grey hairs. |
| WEB | The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair. |
| BBE | The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs. |
Where they part company is in the interpretation of the qualities of youth and old age — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured with two main clauses connected by a conjunction, creating a clear comparison between youth and old age.
7 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Proverbs 20:29
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Context — Wisdom on the Stages of Lifegenerated
Proverbs 20:29 highlights the contrasting qualities of youth and old age. The verse emphasizes that the strength of young men is a source of glory, while the gray hair of the elderly signifies their splendor. This reflects a broader theme in Proverbs, where wisdom and age are often associated with honor and respect, as seen in the surrounding verses that discuss the value of a person's spirit and the qualities that preserve a king's reign.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 9:23–24 | This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. |
| 2 | 1 John 2:14 | I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. |
| 3 | Proverbs 16:31 | Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. |
| 4 | Leviticus 19:32 | You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תִּפְאֶרֶת, tif.'E.retgenerated
The word תִּפְאֶרֶת (tif'eret) refers to beauty and glory, encompassing both physical and abstract qualities. It is often used to describe something that is splendid or worthy of admiration, such as the honor of a person or the majesty of God. This term is derived from a root meaning 'ornament' and is used in contexts that highlight the beauty of creation and human achievements.
In this verse, it signifies the glory attributed to young men, emphasizing their strength and vitality as admirable traits. The use of this word suggests a celebration of youth and its associated powers.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is structured around the finite verb כֹּחָם, [is] strength their, which connects two noun phrases: the glory of young men and the splendor of the old. The sentence highlights the attributes of two distinct groups — the young and the old — in a parallel structure.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the subjects, first introducing the glory associated with youth and then transitioning to the splendor linked to age, creating a balanced comparison.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תִּפְאֶרֶת as κόσμος (kosmos), which means 'order' or 'ornament.' This choice emphasizes the beauty and order that youth brings, aligning with the original Hebrew meaning of glory.
The Greek word used for gray hair, however, is not specified, indicating a direct correspondence in the concept of age and wisdom without additional interpretation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 20:29 states that young men are glorified for their strength, while gray hair signifies the splendor of the elderly. This verse highlights the different attributes that are valued at various stages of life, recognizing the vitality of youth and the wisdom that comes with age.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The verse indicates that the glory of young men is their strength, celebrating their vitality and energy.
Old age is viewed positively, with gray hair representing splendor and wisdom, suggesting respect for the elderly.
Strength in youth is seen as a source of glory, emphasizing the potential and capabilities of young individuals.
This verse reflects the value of both youth and old age, recognizing that each stage has its own attributes that deserve honor and respect.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I appreciate the strengths of youth in my community?
- How can I learn from the wisdom of the elderly around me?
- What qualities do I admire in young people today?
- How can I bridge the gap between generations to foster mutual respect?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The verse has been commented on by early Church Fathers, who reflect on the wisdom associated with age and the vitality of youth.
The exultation of young men is their strength, etc. He calls gray hair wisdom. Then indeed the cities of each are well-ordered, then the affairs of the holy Church are rightly conducted,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 20 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 20:29 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe glory of young men [is] their strength,.... That is the excellent thing in them, and it is to their honour when it is employed in the service of their king and country, and especially in the
Read John Gill on Proverbs 20 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 20 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe glory of young men; that wherein they glory as their privilege above old men. The beauty of old men is the grey head, i.e. their old age, expressed by the outward sign of it, wherein they glory as their peculiar privilege, as a testimony of their piety and God’ s blessing, and as a token of their great experience and wisdom. The design of this proverb is to declare the several advantages of several ages, and the mutual need they have one of another, and thereby to engage them to mutual love and assistance, and to friendly converse, and to make every one contented with his own age and condition, and not to envy nor yet despise his brother, or the difference of their ages, as is very…
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 20 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 20:29 The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.Ver. 29. The glory of young men is their strength.] If well used in following their callings, and fighting for their countries, as those young men of the princes of the provinces did, and not in quarrelling and duelling, as those youngsters of Helkathhazzurim, who sheathed their swords in their fellows’ bowels. And the beauty of old men is their gray head.] That silver crown of hoary hairs, saith one, which the finger of God doth set upon their heads, makes them venerable in all places where they come; so that they carry an authority or majesty with them, as it were.
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 20 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(29) The beauty of old men is the grey head.—As suggesting the possession of experience and wisdom. It is the fault of the aged, therefore, if they do not receive the honour due to them, and this arises from their not having so spent their youth and middle age as to make their old age venerable.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 20 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 29. The glory of young men is their strength] Scarcely any young man affects to be wise, learned, c. but all delight to show their strength and to be reputed strong. Agility, one evidence of strength, their particularly affect; and hence their various trials of strength and fleetness in public exercises. And the beauty of old men is the gray head.] They no longer affect strength and agility, but they affect wisdom, experience, prudent counsels, &c., and are fond of being reputed wise, and of having respect paid to their understanding and experience.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 20 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible29. The glory of young men — Literally, choice men, young warriors. Is their strength — Their strength is the quality in which they most glory, and which they most delight in exhibiting.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 20 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
Tyndale line
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
The beautie of yong men is their strength, and the glory of the aged is the gray head.
Strictly literal
The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
The beauty of young men is their strength, And the honour of old men is grey hairs.
The beauty of young men is their strength, || And the honor of old men is grey hairs.
The ornament of young men is their strength; and the glory of old men is a hoary head.
The glory of young men is their strength and the splendor of old people is their gray hair.
From the Latin
The joy of young men is their strength: and the dignity of old men, their grey hairs.
Simplified
Young men value their strength, but the old value even more the wisdom that comes with gray hair.
The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, "תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת בַּחוּרִ֣ים כֹּחָ֑ם וַהֲדַ֖ר זְקֵנִ֣ים שֵׂיבָֽה׃" which translates to, "The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old." The Septuagint agrees with this verse, maintaining the same meaning, though the exact wording and order differ due to the nature of Greek syntax. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional variants for this verse, confirming the consistency of the Masoretic Text's wording and meaning across these ancient witnesses.
תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת בַּחוּרִ֣ים כֹּחָ֑ם וַהֲדַ֖ר זְקֵנִ֣ים שֵׂיבָֽה׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 20:29
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
תִּפְאָרָה (tiph'arah) refers to beauty and glory, encompassing both physical and abstract qualities. It can denote the beauty of garments and jewels, the glory associated with rank or God, and even the honor of Israel. The term is built from the root meaning 'ornament' and covers a range of meanings related to splendor and majesty.
תִּפְאָרָה n.f. beauty, glory
base
H8597 תִּפְאָרָה beauty, glory
8597 tiph'arah tif-aw-raw'
or tiphereth {tif-eh'-reth}; from 6286; ornament (abstractly
or concretely, literally or figuratively):--beauty(- iful),
bravery, comely, fair, glory(-ious), hono; ornament
(abstractly or concretely, literally or
figuratively):--beauty(-iful), bravery, comely, fair,
glory(-ious), honour, majesty.
see HEBREW for 06286
תִּפְאָרָה (tiph.a.rah) — beauty.
1) beauty, splendour, glory
1a) beauty, finery (of garments, jewels)
1b) glory
1b1) of rank, renown
1b2) as attribute of God
1c) honour (or nation Israel)
1d) glorying, boasting (of individual)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
בָּחוּר (bachuwr) refers to a young man or youth, often implying someone who has been selected or chosen. The term appears in contexts that highlight youthfulness, and it is derived from a root meaning 'to select.' It is notably referenced in Isaiah 62:5.
בָּחוּר n.m. young man Is 62:5 7 t.
base
H970 בָּחוּר young man
970 bachuwr baw-khoor'
or bachur {baw-khoor'}; participle passive of 977; properly,
selected, i.e. a youth (often collective):--(choice) young
(man), chosen, X hole.
see HEBREW for 0977
בָּחוּר (ba.chur) — youth.
youth, young man
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
→ General scriptures concerning Ex 24:3-5; 1Ki 12:6-15; 2Ch 10:8; Ps 119:9; 148:12,13; Pr 1:1-33; 2:1-22; 3:1-35; 4:1-27; 5:1-23; 6:1-35; 7:1-27; 10:1; 13:1; 15:5,20; 17:2,25; 19:13,26,27; 20:29; 23:15-35; 24:1-34; 27:11; 28:7; 29:3; 31:1-3; Jer 22:18-21; Mt 19:16-22; Mr 10:17-22; Lu 15:11-32; 18:18-23; 1Ti 4:12;
כֹּחַ (koach) refers to both a small reptile, likely a type of lizard, and the concepts of strength and power. The entries highlight its use in contexts of human and divine strength, as well as its association with wealth and capacity. Notably, it appears in Leviticus 11:30 regarding unclean animals.
כֹּחַ n.[m.] a small reptile, prob. a kind of lizard, in list of unclean creeping things Lv 11:30; chameleon
ref
כֹּחַ and כּוֹחַ n.m. strength, power
base
H3581a כֹּחַ a small reptile, prob. a kind of lizard, in list of unclean creeping things; chameleon H3581b כֹּחַ and כּוֹחַ strength, power
3581 koach ko'-akh
or (Dan. 11:6) kowach {ko'-akh}; from an unused root meaning
to be firm; vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense)
or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its
hardiness) a large lizard: -ability, able, chameleon, force,
fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth.
כֹּחַ (ko.ach) — reptile.
1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean
1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
כֹּחַ (ko.ach) — strength.
1) strength, power, might
1a) human strength
1b) strength (of angels)
1c) power (of God)
1d) strength (of animals)
1e) strength, produce, wealth (of soil)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3mp
הָדָר (hadar) refers to concepts of ornament, splendour, and honour, primarily in a poetic context. It is derived from a root meaning magnificence and encompasses beauty, glory, and majesty. The term captures a range of meanings related to excellence and goodliness.
הָדָר n.m. ornament, splendour, honour (chiefly poet.)
base
H1926 הָדָר ornament, splendour, honour (chiefly poet.)
1926 hadar haw-dawr'
from 1921; magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor:--beauty,
comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour,
majesty.
see HEBREW for 01921
הָדָר (ha.dar) — glory.
1) ornament, splendour, honour
1a) ornament
1b) splendour, majesty
1c) honour, glory
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
זָקֵן (zaqen) means 'old' and is used to refer to human beings, often as a noun for 'old man' or 'elder.' It encompasses meanings related to age and authority, indicating both age and leadership roles. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to be old,' and it is consistently associated with the concept of elders in various contexts.
זָקֵן adj. old
old, of human beings
usu. as subst.
old man (or woman)
elder
base
H2205 זָקֵן old . old, of human beings
. usu. as subst. . old man (or woman)
. elder
2205 zaqen zaw-kane'
from 2204; old:--aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man,
men and...women), senator.
see HEBREW for 02204
זָקֵן (za.qen) — old: elder.
: elder/leader
1) old
1a) old (of humans)
1b) elder (of those having authority)
זָקֵן (za.qen) — old.
: old
1) old
1a) old (of humans)
1b) elder (of those having authority)
Also means: za.qen (זָקֵן ": elder" H2205)
Adj — AdjHAampa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
שֵׂיבָה (seybah) refers to old age and is associated with gray or hoary hair. The term is feminine and emphasizes the physical signs of aging, such as gray hair and the concept of being elderly. It is derived from another Hebrew word, שֵׁיב (sheiv), which relates to aging.
שֵׂיבָה n.f. hoary head, old age
base
H7872 שֵׂיבָה hoary head, old age
7872 seybah say-baw'
feminine of 7869; old age:--(be) gray (grey hoar,-y) hairs
(head,-ed), old age.
see HEBREW for 07869
שֵׂיבָה (se.vah) — greyheaded.
1) age, gray hair, hoary head, old age
1a) gray hair, hoary head
1b) old age
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
har (se`ar, sa`ar, Aramaic se`ar, and their derivatives; thrix, gen. case trichos, kome):
1. Hair Fashions:
Hair was worn in different fashions by the Orientals of Biblical times, and not always in the same way among the same people in different epochs. We know this clearly from Egyptian literature and monuments, as well as from the writings of Greek authors (especially Herodotus), that the dwellers on the Nile had their heads shaved in early youth, leaving but a side lock until maturity was attained, when this mark of childhood was taken away. Priests and warriors kept their heads closely shaved; nothing but the exigencies of arduous warfare were allowed to interfere with this custom. On the other hand, the Hebrew people, like their Babylonian neighbors (Herod. i.195), affected long and well-cared-for, bushy curls of hair as emblems of manly beauty. Proofs thereof are not infrequent in…
Hair
(1.) The Egyptians let the hair of their head and beard grow only when they were in mourning, shaving it off at other times. “So particular were they on this point that to have neglected it was a subject of reproach and ridicule; and whenever they intended to convey the idea of a man of low condition, or a slovenly person, the artists represented him with a beard.” Joseph shaved himself before going in to Pharoah (Gen. 41:14). The women of Egypt wore their hair long and plaited. Wigs were worn by priests and laymen to cover the shaven skull, and false beards were common. The great masses of hair seen in the portraits and statues of kings and priests are thus altogether artificial.
(2.) A precisely opposite practice, as regards men, prevailed among the Assyrians. In Assyrian sculptures the hair always appears long, and combed…
The Hebrews were fully alive to the importance of the hair as an element of personal beauty. Long hair was admired in the case of young men. (2 Samuel 14:26) In times of affliction the hair was altogether cut off. (Isaiah 3:17,24; 15:2; Jeremiah 7:29) Tearing the hair (Ezra 9:3) and letting it go dishevelled were similar tokens of grief. The usual and favorite color of the hair was black, (Solomon 5:11) as is indicated in the comparisons in (Solomon 1:5; 4:1) a similar hue is probably intended by the purple of (Solomon 7:6) Pure white hair was deemed characteristic of the divine Majesty. (Daniel 7:9; Revelation 1:14) The…
The Jewish men, except Nazarites, Nu 6:5,9, and cases like that of Absalom, 2Sa 14:26, cut their hair moderately short, 1Co 11:14, and applied fragrant ointments to it, Ex 30:30-33 Ps 23:5 Ec 9:8. In mourning they wholly neglected it, or shaved it close, or plucked it out by handfuls, Jer 7:29. Women prized a fine head of hair, and plaited, perfumed, and decked it in many ways, Isa 3:18,24 1Co 11:15, so much…