2007-02-13 10:57:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
when i read the Taryiag Mistvah, it says in Jewish tradition that men do not shave the 5 corners of their beard. the symbolism of shaving a beard was that a man had "sinned". but it was ONCE a commandment of a non changing God to Keep a beard but Mankind seems to have changed the commandment into the opposite of what once was Preferred
2007-02-16 00:07:31 · update #1
The Bible says you must
2007-02-13 11:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible did require it... but we were also supposed avoid swine, dig holes for our "bathroom" reprives, and leave Soddom & Gammorah.... things have changed a bit, don't you think? It's the interpretation of the Bible that matters to most now. Many religions believe a beard is a sign of being "unkept" whereas the Bible requires a presentable image when representing God.
Believe it or not, many employers are against beards too!
2007-02-13 11:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by brassinpocket 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Under the law, a beard was a must for Jewish males. They were to be neat and trimmed. When the Law was removed, so was the requirement on beards.
2007-02-13 11:00:20 · answer #3 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leviticus 21:5 They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.
2007-02-13 11:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by chimpus_incompetus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What difference would it make? A beard does not change the condition of the heart.
2007-02-13 11:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by Nuwaubian Moor 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tradition used to "recomend" men wear beards but now a days it's pretty much a personal choice.
2007-02-13 11:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A beard is not a pass to heaven.It is personal.Jesus is male?Is the word of God for male only or both .man and woman?May God Bless You
2007-02-21 10:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by Jason Koh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the old testament, the first male child was not to shave his hair (a Nazarean practice). Most men at that time had one because it was manly. In the New testament it did not matter. You either had one , or didn't. Doesn't matter to God.
2007-02-13 11:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by adonisMD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus had a beard! I guess it's OK, if I was a man, I wouldn't mind having one.... go ahead if you're considering growing one.
2007-02-13 11:00:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly nothing! Enjoy your beard fulled or beardless future
2007-02-13 11:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by anamaradancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋