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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 11:9
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 11:9
For the woman (δια την γυναικα). Because of (δια with accusative case) the woman. The record in Genesis gives the man (ανηρ) as th…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 11:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
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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On 1 Corinthians 11:9
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 Gill
On 1 Corinthians 11:9
17th Century
Pastor
Neither was the man created for the woman
To be subservient to her; for she was not in being when he was created; an…
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…