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For Adam was first formed, then Eve;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Was first formed (πρωτος επλασθη). Note πρωτος, not πρωτον, first before Eve. First aorist passive indicative of πλασσω, old verb,…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For Adam was first formed, then Eve (1 Timothy 2:13). The apostle in this verse and the following gives reasons why a woman sh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.—The Holy Spirit seems often (compare especially Galatians 3:16 and following,[Refere…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The apostle adds that the wife’s role of submission to her husband is inherent in creation. Adam was created first, and then Eve (the story of Ge 2…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For Adam was first created. He assigns two reasons why women should be subject to men: because not only did God enact this law at the begi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For Adam was first formed
Immediately by God, out of the dust of the earth; and the breath of life was breathed into…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray everywhere. We must pray in our closets, pr…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Above, the Apostle instructed women regarding prayer; here he instructs them regarding doctrine. First, he outlines his argument:

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