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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:8
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:8
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 11:8
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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John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 11:8
16th Century
Theologian
For the man is not from the woman. He establishes by two arguments the preeminence that he assigned to men over women. The fi…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
For the man is not of the woman In the present state of things, and according to the ordinary course of generation and pr…
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…