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1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11:7

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

Modern
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
Traditional
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.
Literal
For indeed a man ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
Latin
Vir quidem non debet velare caput suum: quoniam imago et gloria Dei est, mulier autem gloria viri est.

Original

Greek
English
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

Notes

1 Corinthians 11:7

he is the image and glory of God: See Genesis 1:26–27.

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.

Glossary

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

Topics

Head Coverings Man: Created in the Image of God 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As a Token of Subjection Wearing Hats Wife: Relation of, to Husband Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Woman: Originally Made: To be the Glory of Man Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Wore Hair Long