Bible Commentary

But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. 16. But if any man seem to be contentious ] Some commentators refer these words to what follows; but it would seem best to apply them to what has gone before. The Apostle would deprecate further argument, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:16”

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for [her] hair is given her for a covering. 15. it is a glory to her ] The true glory of every creature of God is to fulfil the law of its being. Whatever helps woman to discharge the duties of modesty … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:15”

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? 14. Doth not even nature itself teach you ] This argument from nature must not be pressed too far. St Paul is speaking of the natural sense of what is fitting in those whom he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:14”

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? 13 15. Judge in yourselves ] Return to the argument in 1Co 11:10. An appeal is now made to our natural feeling of what is proper and becoming. Man, as his sphere is the world, and as he is the highest of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:13”

For as the woman [is] of the man, even so [is] the man also by the woman; but all things of God. 12. For as the woman is of the man ] i.e. by creation (Gen 2:22), even so is the man also by the woman ] By birth. but all things of God ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:12”

Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. 11. Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman ] “St Paul’s teaching from 1Co 11:7 onward might possibly be misinterpreted by the men so as to lead them to despise the women, and by the women so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:11”

For this cause ought the woman to have power on [her] head because of the angels. 10. For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head ] That is, as in the margin of our version, ‘ a covering in sign that she is under the power of her husband.’ An hilyng … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:10”

Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. Neither was the man created for the woman … – This is a simple statement of what is expressed in Genesis. The woman was made for the comfort and happiness of the man. Not to be a slave, but a help-meet; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:9”

For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. 8. For the man is not of the woman ] Second argument, drawn from the creation of mankind. The narrative in the book of Genesis establishes two facts, (1) that woman had her being originally through man, and not, as man, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:8”

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. 7. For a man indeed ought not to cover his head ] The Apostle now gives reasons for what he has just said. His first argument … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:7”