Bible Commentary

For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 6. but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven ] i.e. with her hair either cropped close or shaven. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:6”

But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with [her] head uncovered dishonoreth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. 5. But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth ] This refers, of course, to the public assemblies of the Church, where the woman appears, not in her individual character, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:5”

Every man praying or prophesying, having [his] head covered, dishonoreth his head. 4. Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered ] We have two propositions in this and the following verse: the first concerning the man, the second concerning the woman. “It was the custom of the Jews that they prayed not, unless … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:4”

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. 3. But I would have you know ] According to St Paul’s invariable rule, the question is argued and settled upon the first principles of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:3”

Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered [them] to you. 2 16. The Conduct and Dress of Women at the Public Services of the Church 2. Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things ] There is no contradiction … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:2”

Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ. Ch. 1Co 11:1. This verse belongs to the former chapter, and concludes the argument, as in ch. 1Co 4:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Be ye followers of me – Imitate my example in the matter now under discussion. As … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 11:1”

Even as I please all [men] in all [things,] not seeking mine own profit, but the [profit] of many, that they may be saved. Even as I … – Paul here proposes his own example as their guide. The example which he refers to is that which he had exhibited as described in this and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:33”

Give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 32. Give none offence ] This verse and the next explain the words, ‘ I am made all things to all men,’ ch. 1Co 9:22. neither to the Jews ] This question is dealt with fully in Romans … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:32”

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 31. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink ] The glory of God, that is to be the end of all your actions. In themselves, eating and drinking are things indifferent, but there are circumstances in which they may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:31”

For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 30. by grace ] Rather, with gratefulness. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For if I by grace be a partaker – Or rather, If I partake by grace; if by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 10:30”