1Cor.11.5

But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

1Cor.11.5

Worse, she dishonors herself--an ugly sight, like a woman with her head shaved. This is basically the origin of these customs we have of women wearing head coverings in worship, while men take their hats off. By these symbolic acts,

1Cor.11.5

And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head--it is just as though her head were shaved.

1Cor.11.5

But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved.