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For man is not from woman, but woman from man;
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A Direct Link to Genesis
Commentators unanimously explain that Paul is not describing natural birth but is directly referencing the Genesis 2 creation account. He reminds the Corinthians that Eve was created from Adam's side, establishing a foundational point for his argument about roles in worship.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the man is not of the woman. The man was not formed from the woman.
But the woman of the man. From his side ([Reference…
19th Century
Baptist
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom;
He is prudent—an experienced man—fit to lead the young, and the feeble, and th…
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 …
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16th Century
Protestant
For the man is not from the woman. He establishes by two arguments the preeminence that he assigned to men over women. The fi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the man is not of the woman In the present state of things, and according to the ordinary course of generation and pr…
Here begin details concerning public assemblies, 1 Corinthians chapter 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some ab…
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13th Century
Catholic
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…
