Translations
Modern
Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.
Traditional
Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.
Literal
For also man was not created because of the woman, but woman because of the man.
Latin
Etenim non est creatus vir propter mulierem, sed mulier propter virum.
Original
Greek
English
Neither was man created for woman, but woman for 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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