What is a veil used for, be very specific
2006-12-09 02:04:47 · 7 answers · asked by bob r 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A veil is a piece of material used to cover the face, either partly or fully.
The use depends on the context. In weddings it is related to the fact that it is supposedly bad luck for the husband to see the bride before the wedding.
In Islam, I think it's related to modesty, but I can't say for sure.
2006-12-09 02:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were two veils in the Tabernacle used to separate the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. They were curtains hung up on pilllars.
You are asking in the religious section. Also Moses covered his face with a veil.
2006-12-09 10:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can be used at weddings. also something to hang over your bed or in a private place, made of very thin fabric. also to hide; veil one's intentions.
veil (vÄl) Pronunciation Key
n.
A length of cloth worn by women over the head, shoulders, and often the face.
A length of netting attached to a woman's hat or habit, worn for decoration or to protect the head and face.
The part of a nun's headdress that frames the face and falls over the shoulders.
The life or vows of a nun.
A piece of light fabric hung to separate or conceal what is behind it; a curtain.
Something that conceals, separates, or screens like a curtain: a veil of secrecy.
A piece of light fabric hung to separate or conceal what is behind it; a curtain.
Something that conceals, separates, or screens like a curtain: a veil of secrecy.
Biology A membranous covering or part, as that on the developing fruiting body of certain mushrooms; a velum.
2006-12-09 10:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ziggy Stardust 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A veil is something females wear over their heads. Usually girls in second or third grade wear them to celebrate their religion on a certain day.
2006-12-09 10:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a veil was used as a point of separation..from that which was sacred from that which was common or unclean...there was a veil in the tabernacle..and it separated the holy of holies from the other parts of the tabernacle..the holiest place was consecrated for Gods presence.....a very powerful thing ...is when Jesus died the veil was rent(torn)..because that signified..thta by his sacrifice he opened up the free way to God (of course it wasn't free since he paid the way).but it is free to us..we no longer need a high priest..IE another man to go to God for us ..we can go to God ourselves..God bless
2006-12-09 10:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by soldier612 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a veil is somehitng a bride wears at a wedding that is usually white and comes down over their head. sometimes they have pretty beads on them or embrodered flowers. a veil can also be black that a widow wears or people wear to a funeral. It can come down over a hat.
2006-12-09 10:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by angela :D ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or cover the face...
2006-12-09 10:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by Matteo R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋