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The Veil as a Sign
Most commentators agree that “power on her head” refers to a veil or head covering. This covering was understood as a symbol of the man's authority in the created order. As John Calvin explains, “She is subject, let her then wear a token of subjection.” By wearing it, a woman publicly acknowledged the headship structure Paul laid out in the preceding verses, showing respect for God's design.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:10
18th Century
Theologian
For this cause, etc. There is scarcely any passage in the Scriptures which has more exercised the ingenuity of commentators than this vers…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:10
Ought (οφειλε). Moral obligation therefore (δια τουτο, rests on woman in the matter of dress that does not (ουκ οφειλε in verse 7)…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:10
19th Century
Bishop
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head.—The two clauses that make up this verse are, p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
To another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: but all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:10
The woman has a certain authority in that by having her head properly covered in worship, she shows respect for God’s ministering angels who are in…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 11:10
16th Century
Theologian
For this cause ought the woman to have power. From that authority, he draws an argument in favor of outward decorum. “She is subject,” he …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:10
17th Century
Pastor
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head ,
&c.] The generality of interpreters, by power, understand…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 11:2–16
17th Century
Minister
Here begin details concerning public assemblies, 1 Corinthians chapter 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some ab…