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What is the expression: your hair is your crown and glory; or your hair is your crowning glory?

Question #87660. Asked by billythebrit.

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I think most people say "crowning glory." However, there are two well-known biblical passages that involve the concept, and they are as follows:

Proverbs 16:31

"The hoary [gray] head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."

1 Corinthians 11:15

"But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given to her as a covering."

I'm using the Scofield Reference Edition.

Oct 23 2007, 1:08 PM
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Crowning glory is the standard phrase, and can apply to other than hair. It can be an achievement, or a finishing touch, where the word crown would not be appropriate.

Oct 23 2007, 4:42 PM
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