1 Corinthians 11: 4 - 5 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. 5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head.
Abide by the laws of the land
Matthew 22:
17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
Romans 13:
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
We need to understand the custom's of that time frame. Greeks, Romans & Jews. Covered their heads as is a sign of subjection. Temple priests wore a type of turban while preforming their duties.
In public under Roman law, women were to keep silent. We see these same custom's today in middle eastern country's.
The apostle is faced with his message, to abide by the law of the land. But, also he reaches beyond, when teaching about the man's head being covered before the Lord.
Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
1 Cor 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
1 Cor 11:7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.
(NOTE: The woman can see, the man, her covering. Christ, the head of the man, is not seen.
So, the covering of him who is under/ministering for, Christ, is not to be seen. Also, here in the Church/Body of Christ at Corinth. The apostle is sending a rebuke to the Pharisee's, who wouldn't pray unless veiled. The veil showing one is ashamed, unworthy to approach God face to face. Jesus took our shame, we are to lift our hands & face before him in praise & thanksgiving. MOO! My Opinion Only.