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1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11:3

Roles in Worship · 1 Corinthians 11:1–16
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Translations

Modern
But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
Traditional
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
Literal
But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.
Latin
Volo autem vos scire quod omnis viri caput, Christus est: caput autem mulieris, vir: caput vero Christi, Deus.

Original

Greek
English
But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

Notes

1 Corinthians 11:3

the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God: The word head serves as a metaphor for either source or authority. The immediate context and Paul's overall teaching suggest that head means authority in this context (see Genesis 3:16; Ephesians 5:21–23; Colossians 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1).

1 Corinthians 11:3–16

Paul discusses a woman's use of a head covering. He argues that women who pray or prophesy in public should wear a veil. This is to dress modestly and appropriately during worship (compare 1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Peter 3:3). Some in Corinth were not wearing head coverings, citing freedom in Christ. Paul supports the custom based on social traditions, the Genesis creation story, and the presence of angels.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Covering of the Head First Letter to the Corinthians Head Lord’s Supper, the

Topics

Being a Good Wife Church: Christ, Head of Family: Government of Godly Woman Godly Women Head of Christ Head of God Head of Household Headship Helpmate Honoring your Husband Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: Have Authority Over Their Wives Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Head of Every Man Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Job's Wife Leadership in the Home Male Leadership Man: Christ is the Head of Every Role of Parents Sacrament of Marriage Spiritual Headship Submissiveness Submitting to your Husband the Head of the Church Christ: Has the Pre-Eminence in all Things The Role of the Older Woman The Role of the Woman Vail or Veil was Worn: As a Token of Subjection Wearing Hats Wife: Relation of, to Husband Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Woman: Originally Made: Subordinate to Man Women in Ministry Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To