# “Because of the Angels” in I Corinthians 11:10

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Published: 2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00
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I Corinthians 11 is one of those really weird passages of Scripture that I would say 90% of Christians just kind of try to ignore. It’s probably the most out-of-place chapter in the entire New Testament. It feels very counter-cultural, extremely outdated, and not super relevant to anything in modern church practice. It’s a section that even the most conservative, Biblically faithful modern churches like to pretend isn’t there. I’m talking about the chapter where Paul talks about head coverings. He tells us in I Corinthians 11:5 every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head What are you talking about, Paul? Where is this coming from? Is this just a cultural thing, or is it a literal command for all believers anywhere, anytime? And what’s even more strange is Paul’s reason for this statement, which he gives in Verse 10 That is why a wife ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels. Oh, ok then. Because of the angels. Great. Totally makes sense now. WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, PAUL? Turns out, he’s talking about the Watchers. Those dudes we’ve been reading about this year in our book of Enoch study. Why is Paul referring to them in this section about head coverings, though? I find this to be weird, and I’d like to explore why it’s in the Bible. Turn to I Corinthians 11, and let’s get weird. Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Get additional insights and Bible study tips for unpacking strange things in scripture. Enter your email here: https://weirdstuffinthebible.beehiiv.com/ Check out the website! www.weirdstuffinthebible.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:05 - Revisiting this Odd Chapter 9:05 - Don’t Blur the Lines 18:10 - Ancient Pop Culture References Visit the Weird Stuff store! https://luketaylorpodcasts.c…

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