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And woman reflects man’s glory. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For truly a man ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/11.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/11.htm">New King James Version</a> For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of man. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> A man ought not have his head covered [during worship], since he is the image and [reflected] glory of God; but the woman is [the expression of] man’s glory. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A man should not cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God. So too, woman is the glory of man. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A man, in fact, should not cover his head, because he is God&#8217s image and glory, but woman is man&#8217s glory. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> For a man indeed ought not to have his head veiled, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Men were created to be like God and to bring honor to God. This means a man should not wear anything on his head. Women were created to bring honor to men. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> For a man indeed ought not to have his head veiled, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A man should not cover his head. He is God's image and glory. The woman, however, is man's glory. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> A man has no need to cover his head, because he reflects the image and glory of God. But woman reflects the glory of man; <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> A man should not cover his head, because he exists as God's image and glory. But the woman is man's glory. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/11.htm">NET Bible</a> For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For a man ought not to have a veil on his head, since he is the image and glory of God; while woman is the glory of man. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/11.htm">World English Bible</a> For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for a man, indeed, ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God, and a woman is the glory of a man, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For truly a man ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for a man, indeed, ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God, and a woman is the glory of a man, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For truly the man ought not to have the head covered, being the image and glory of God: and the woman is the glory of the man.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The man indeed ought not to cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Certainly, a man ought not to cover his head, for he is the image and glory of God. But woman is the glory of man. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/11.htm">New American Bible</a> A man, on the other hand, should not cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For a man ought not to have his head veiled, since he is the image and reflection of God; but woman is the reflection of man.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For a man indeed ought not cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For a man ought not to cover his head, because he is the image and the glory of God, but a woman is the glory of Man.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For a man ought not to vail his head, because he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For a man ought not to cover his head, being the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For a man indeed ought not to veil his head, being the image and the glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> A man ought not to be veil'd: he has the honour of being invested with authority from God, and may glory in his priority to the woman. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For a man ought not to have a veil on his head, since he is the image and glory of God; while woman is the glory of man. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For a man, indeed, ought not to veil his head; being God's image and glory; but the woman is man's glory; <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, he being the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/11-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2258" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/11.htm">Roles in Worship</a> …6If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head. 7<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: Anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">A man</a> <a href="/greek/3784.htm" title="3784: opheilei (V-PIA-3S) -- Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.">ought</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2619.htm" title="2619: katakalyptesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To veil, cover the head. From kata and kalupto; to cover wholly, i.e. Veil.">to cover</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/2776.htm" title="2776: kephalēn (N-AFS) -- From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.">head,</a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">since he is</a> <a href="/greek/1504.htm" title="1504: eikōn (N-NFS) -- An image, likeness, bust. From eiko; a likeness, i.e. statue, profile, or representation, resemblance.">the image</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynē (N-NFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">woman</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">the glory</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andros (N-GMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">of man.</a> 8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26-27</a> Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. <a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Genesis 5:1-2</a> This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.” <a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a> Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. <a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Psalm 8:5-6</a> You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor. / You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet: <a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9</a> With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a> And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a> and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a> and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a> For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. <a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Hebrews 2:6-8</a> But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor / and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. <a href="/matthew/22-20.htm">Matthew 22:20-21</a> “Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?” / “Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a> Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. <a href="/genesis/2-21.htm">Genesis 2:21-23</a> So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the area with flesh. / And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him. / And the man said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of man she was taken.” <a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a> God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.” <a href="/psalms/139-14.htm">Psalm 139:14</a> I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, for as much as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.he is.<a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26,27</a> And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth… <a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Genesis 5:1</a> This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;<a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a> Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.but.<a href="/1_corinthians/11-3.htm">1 Corinthians 11:3</a> 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.<a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Genesis 3:16</a> Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/11-6.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-6.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Forasmuch</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-6.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-19.htm">Image</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-6.htm">Veil</a> <a href="/john/16-29.htm">Veiled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Forasmuch</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-15.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-16.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-49.htm">Image</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-9.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Veil</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-3.htm">Veiled</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 11</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">He reproves them, because in holy assemblies,</a> 4. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">their men prayed with their heads covered,</a> 6. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-6.htm">and women with their heads uncovered;</a> 17. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">and because generally their meetings were not for the better, but for the worse;</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-21.htm">as, namely, in profaning with their own feast the Lord's supper.</a> 25. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-25.htm">Lastly, he calls them to the first institution thereof.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>A man ought not to cover his head In the cultural context of Corinth, head coverings were a sign of respect and honor, particularly in religious settings. In Jewish tradition, men often covered their heads as a sign of reverence. However, Paul is addressing a different cultural practice in Corinth, where men were expected to pray and prophesy with uncovered heads to reflect their direct relationship with God. This practice symbolized the man's role as the head of the family and the church, aligning with the order of creation as described in <a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26-27</a>, where man is created in the image of God.since he is the image and glory of God This phrase emphasizes the theological concept that man was created in the image of God, as stated in <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>. The term "glory" here refers to the reflection of God's attributes and authority. Man, being created first, is seen as a direct representation of God's dominion and creative power. This reflects the order and purpose in creation, where man is given the responsibility to steward and lead, as seen in <a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15-20</a>.but the woman is the glory of man The phrase highlights the complementary role of women in creation. According to <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18-23</a>, woman was created from man to be a suitable helper, reflecting the relational aspect of humanity. The term "glory" indicates that woman, while also made in the image of God, reflects the honor and dignity of man, as she was created from him and for him. This does not imply inferiority but rather a distinct and honored role within the created order. The relationship between man and woman is further explored in <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-33</a>, where the mutual respect and love between husband and wife are likened to the relationship between Christ and the Church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing issues within the Corinthian church. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which often led to challenges in the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of order and propriety in worship. 4. <a href="/topical/a/adam_and_eve.htm">Adam and Eve</a> The first man and woman, referenced implicitly in discussions of creation and glory. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_christian_worship_setting.htm">The Early Christian Worship Setting</a> The context in which head coverings and gender roles were being debated.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_glory_and_image.htm">Understanding Glory and Image</a> Men are called to reflect God's image and glory, emphasizing their role in leadership and representation of divine order. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_creation.htm">Role of Women in Creation</a> Women, as the glory of man, highlight the complementary nature of gender roles, rooted in the creation account. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_context_and_worship.htm">Cultural Context and Worship</a> The instruction about head coverings reflects cultural norms of the time, urging believers to respect order and propriety in worship settings. <a href="/topical/h/headship_and_authority.htm">Headship and Authority</a> The passage underscores the biblical principle of headship, encouraging men to lead with integrity and women to honor this structure. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_order_in_modern_times.htm">Reflecting God's Order in Modern Times</a> While cultural expressions may change, the underlying principles of order and respect in gender roles remain relevant for contemporary application.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 11</a> <a href="/q/is_woman_the_glory_of_man.htm">Is woman the glory of man?</a> <a href="/q/who_knows_the_son_except_the_father.htm">Is woman the glory of man?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_1_cor_11_3-10_with_gal_3_28.htm">In 1 Corinthians 11:3–10, how can the requirement for women to cover their heads be reconciled with the claim that there is “no male and female” in Galatians 3:28? </a> <a href="/q/why_must_women_cover_heads_in_prayer.htm">Why does the Bible say women must cover their heads when praying (1 Corinthians 11:5-6)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) For a man indeed.--In <a href="/context/1_corinthians/11-4.htm" title="Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.">1Corinthians 11:4-7</a> the argument against the woman's head being uncovered was based upon (a) the woman's relation to man, and (b) the man's relation to Christ in the Church. In the three following verses, <a href="/context/1_corinthians/11-7.htm" title="For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, for as much as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.">1Corinthians 11:7-9</a>, the ground of the argument is changed, and the same conclusion is arrived at from a review of (a) the woman's relation to man, and (b) man's relation to God in the physical Creation. The external form of this argument is the same as that adopted previously. The Apostle first states what the man must not do, and then conversely what the woman must do. The Apostle here takes up the order of creation mentioned in Genesis 1, 2, and the argument runs thus:--Man was made in the image of God, and is the glory of God; but woman is the glory of the man (for woman was made out of man, and also man was not created for woman, but woman for--i.e., as a help-meet for--man). Therefore man, as a created being, according to the accepted order of creation, is the direct representative of God, and woman the direct representative of man (and only indirectly and through him of God). The spiritual equality of man and wife does not upset this relationship, and therefore an attempt to destroy the outward expression of it is to be condemned, as it would soon lead to an obliteration of the fact itself.It is to be remembered all through this passage (and it gives a further emphasis to the allusion to Adam and Eve) that St. Paul is only speaking of married women--it is most unlikely that any case had occurred of an unmarried woman attempting such an outrage upon social feeling and national custom. The Greek women when in public (except those of avowedly bad character) either wore a veil or drew the peplum, or shawl, over their heads.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - He is the image and glory of God. Because he reflects and partakes in the glory of Christ, who is the effulgence of God and the impress of his substance (<a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>; <a href="/psalms/8-6.htm">Psalm 8:6</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2</a>). The woman is the glory of the man. As moonlight is to sunlight, or as the earthshine is to the moonshine. Man reflects God; woman, in her general nature in this earthly and temporal dispensation, reflects the glory of man. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/11-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>A man Ἀνὴρ (Anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. ought ὀφείλει (opheilei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3784.htm">Strong's 3784: </a> Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. to cover κατακαλύπτεσθαι (katakalyptesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_2619.htm">Strong's 2619: </a> To veil, cover the head. From kata and kalupto; to cover wholly, i.e. Veil. [his] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. head, κεφαλήν (kephalēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2776.htm">Strong's 2776: </a> From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. [since] he is ὑπάρχων (hyparchōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). [the] image εἰκὼν (eikōn) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1504.htm">Strong's 1504: </a> An image, likeness, bust. From eiko; a likeness, i.e. statue, profile, or representation, resemblance. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of God; Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. woman γυνὴ (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of man. ἀνδρός (andros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. 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