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For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
The image and glory of God (εικων κα δοξα θεου). Anarthrous substantives, but definite. Reference to Ge 1:28; 2:26 whereby man is …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
It is given in order that he may himself profit, and also that he may be the means of profiting those who hear him.
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head The Ethiopic version adds, "whilst he prays"; which is a proper interpr…
Here begin details concerning public assemblies, 1 Corinthians chapter 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some ab…
13th Century
Catholic
After presenting the doctrine, the Apostle adds an admonition, the reason for which is taken from the doctrine just mentioned. He addresses this in…
