Is hair important to God?

The Importance of Hair in Biblical Context

The theme of hair plays a notable role in both the Old and New Testaments. In the context of ancient Israel, hair held significant meaning related to one's identity, encompassing aspects such as gender, ethnicity, and notions of holiness. This perspective is explored by Susan Niditch in her work, My Brother Esau is a Hairy Man: Hair and Identity in Ancient Israel.