Dictionary entry

Vail Or Veil

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

A covering for the head usually worn by women Ge 38:14

WAS WORN

As a token of modesty Ge 24:65

As a token of subjection 1Co 11:3,6,7,10

For concealment Ge 38:14

The removing of, considered rude and insolent So 5:7

Removing of, threatened as a punishment to ungodly women Isa 3:23

Moses put one on to conceal the glory of his face Ex 34:33; 2Co 3:13

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the spiritual blindness of the Gentile nations Isa 25:7

Of the spiritual blindness of the Jewish nation 2Co 3:14-16