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For a man indeed ought not to have his head veiled, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The image and glory of God (εικων κα δοξα θεου). Anarthrous substantives, but definite. Reference to Ge 1:28; 2:26 whereby man is …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For a man indeed ought not to cover his head. That is, with a veil, or in public worship, when he approaches God, or when in His name he a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For a man indeed. In 1 Corinthians 11:4–7, the argument against the woman’s head being uncovered was based on (a

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

It is given in order that he may himself profit, and also that he may be the means of profiting those who hear him.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In stating that a man should not have his head covered in church, Paul argues that this follows from the principle that man was prior to woman and …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The man ought not to cover his head, because he is the image The same question may now be proposed concerning the image, as forme…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For a man indeed ought not to cover his head
The Ethiopic version adds, "whilst he prays"; which is a proper interpr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here begin details concerning public a emblies, 1 Corinthians chapter 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some abu…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After presenting the doctrine, the Apostle adds an admonition, the reason for which is taken from the doctrine just mentioned. He addre es this in …

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