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Topic:
Thoughts And Things Of The Bible -- Baldness
Baldness from natural causes was uncommon (2 Kings 2:23; Isa. 3:24),
since it exposed people to public derision. (Leviticus 13:29; 2 Kings
2:23; Isaiah 3:24; 15:2; Jeremiah 47:5; Ezekiel 7:18). It was included
apparently under "scab" and "scurf," which
disqualified for the priesthood (Lev. 21:20). The Egyptians were rarely
subject to it. This probably arose from their custom of constantly
shaving the head, only allowing the hair to grow as a sign of mourning.
With the Jews artificial baldness was a sign of mourning (Isa. 22:12;
Jer. 7:29; 16:6); it also marked the conclusion of a Nazarite's vow
(Acts 18:18; 21:24; Num. 6:9). It is often alluded to (Micah 1:16; Amos
8:10; Jer. 47:5). The Jews were forbidden to follow the customs of
surrounding nations in making themselves bald (Deut. 14:1).
Derived from Easton's and Smith's Bible Dictionaries
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