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for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.
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A Purpose Rooted in Creation
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul is directly referencing the Genesis creation story. The statement that the woman was created 'for the man' means she was specifically designed to be his 'help-meet,' companion, and comforter. This isn't a new idea from Paul but a foundational principle from the Old Testament used to structure his argument.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Neither was the man created for the woman, etc. This is a simple statement of what is expressed in Genesis. The woman was made for the com…
For the woman (δια την γυναικα). Because of (δια with accusative case) the woman. The record in Genesis gives the man (ανηρ) as th…
19th Century
Baptist
To another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits;<…
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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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Neither was the man created for the woman To be subservient to her; for she was not in being when he was created; an…
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…
