Long hair is a mark of power and wisdom for others, and it represents their individuality. Many Native Americans believe that having long hair has cultural importance, and that it connects them to the creator, their ancestors, and the soil. In the Old Testament, Moses is described as having long hair. This is used to identify him when he meets people who have never seen him before (Exodus 3:4). Jesus also had long hair. It is mentioned in John 18:11 that "the whole crowd then rejoiced at seeing Jesus, and so did the police officers." When the soldiers arrested him, they tied his hands and feet with rope and took him to Pilate. Then they pulled out a spear with which they tried to pierce his body, but he survived this attempt on his life. After these events, it is said that Jesus' hair grew again and was longer than before (John 19:27). These examples show that people liked having long hair because it meant that they were connected to God and their community. Those who did not have long hair were ridiculed by others or even beaten up by them. In modern society, long hair is still considered important by some cultures.