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Man as God's Representative
Commentators explain that when Paul calls man the "image and glory of God," he is referring to the creation account. Man was created to be God's direct representative on earth, reflecting His authority and dominion. An uncovered head in worship was a sign of this direct relationship and God-given role, not a claim of superior holiness.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:7
The image and glory of God (εικων κα δοξα θεου). Anarthrous substantives, but definite. Reference to Ge 1:28; 2:26 whereby man is …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 11:7
19th Century
Bishop
For a man indeed. In 1 Corinthians 11:4–7, the argument against the woman’s head being uncovered was based on (a
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:4–7
19th Century
Preacher
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
On 1 Corinthians 11:7
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
On 1 Corinthians 11:7
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Corinthians 11:7
17th Century
Pastor
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head
The Ethiopic version adds, "whilst he prays"; which is a proper interpr…
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…