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585 B
585 B
with her head uncovered
without a veil, which was worn on the top of the head, extending down past the shoulders, but leaving the face uncovered.
dishonors her head
Possible meanings are 1) “brings disgrace on herself” (UDB), or 2) “brings disgrace on her husband.”
as if her head were shaved
As if she had removed all the hair on her head with a razor.
If it is disgraceful for a woman...
It was a mark of disgrace or humiliation for a woman to have her hair shaved off or cut short.
cover her head
"place a cloth or veil over her head."