New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Vail or Veil

• A covering for the head usually worn by women Gen. 38:14
• Was worn
  • As a token of modesty Gen. 24:65
  • As a token of subjection 1 Cor. 11:3, 6, 7, 10
  • For concealment Gen. 38:14
• The removing of, considered rude and insolent Song 5:7
• Removing of, threatened as a punishment to ungodly women Isa. 3:23
• Moses put one on to conceal the glory of his face Ex. 34:33; 2 Cor. 3:13
• Illustrative
  • Of the spiritual blindness of the Gentile nations Isa. 25:7
  • Of the spiritual blindness of the Jewish nation 2 Cor. 3:14-16