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for neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For the woman (δια την γυναικα). Because of (δια with accusative case) the woman. The record in Genesis gives the man (ανηρ) as th…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Neither was the man created for the woman, etc. This is a simple statement of what is expressed in Genesis. The woman was made for the com…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

To another faith by the same Spirit;

Paul probably means here some special kind of faith; perhaps, the faith that enabled its posses…

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 Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Neither was the man created for the woman
To be subservient to her; for she was not in being when he was created; an…

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

Having stated that the woman is the glory of man, the Apostle now prepares to prove it. Regarding this, he does three things: first, he presents th…

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