Translations
Modern
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man.
Traditional
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.
Literal
For man is not of woman, but woman of man.
Latin
Non enim vir ex muliere est, sed mulier ex viro.
Original
Greek
English
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man.
Notes
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.
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