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They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> let the women be silent in the churches. For it is not allowed to them to speak, but to be in submission, as the Law also says. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Let the women keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but let them subject themselves, just as the Law also says. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The women are to keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but are to submit themselves, as the law also says. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but should be submissive, as the law also says. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> the women must not be allowed to speak. They must keep quiet and listen, as the Law of Moses teaches. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> Let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> the women must keep silent. They don't have the right to speak. They must take their place as Moses' Teachings say. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> the women should keep quiet in the meetings. They are not allowed to speak; as the Jewish Law says, they must not be in charge. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> the women must keep silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak out, but must place themselves in submission, as the oral law also says. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Your women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/14.htm">NET Bible</a> the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. Rather, let them be in submission, as in fact the law says. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> let the women keep silent in the churches, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the Law also says. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Let your women keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted to them to speak: but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Let married women be silent in the Churches, for they are not permitted to speak. They must be content with a subordinate place, as the Law also says; <a href="/web/1_corinthians/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Let the wives be quiet in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to be talking except in submission, as the law also says, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Your women, let them be silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted to them to speak, but to be subject, as the Law also says; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> let the women be silent in the churches. For it is not allowed to them to speak, but to be in submission, as the Law also says. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Your women in the assemblies let them be silent, for it hath not been permitted to them to speak, but to be subject, as also the law saith; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Let your women be silent in the churches: for it has not been committed to them to speak; but to be subjected, as also says the law.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Let women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted them to speak, but to be subject, as also the law saith. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Women should be silent in the churches. For it is not permitted for them to speak; but instead, they should be subordinate, as the law also says. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Bible</a> women should keep silent in the churches, for they are not allowed to speak, but should be subordinate, as even the law says. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> women should be silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be subordinate, as the law also says.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Let your women keep silent in the church for they have no permission to speak; but they are to be under obedience as is said in the law. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Let your women be silent in the assemblies, for they are not allowed to speak, but to be in subjection, just as The Written Law also says.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Let your women keep silence in the assemblies; for they are not permitted to speak; but they must be in subjection, as also says the law. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> let the women be silent in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to talk; but let them be subordinate, as the law also says. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Let your women be silent in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to speak: but to be in subjection, as also the law saith.<RX 1.3.16> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Let your women be silent in your assemblies: for they are not allowed to discourse there; but are to observe orders, as indeed the law implies: <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Let married women be silent in the Churches, for they are not permitted to speak. They must be content with a subordinate place, as the Law also says; <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Let the wives keep silence in the assemblies; for it is not permitted them to speak, but let them be in subjection, as also says the law. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Let your women be silent in your assemblies: for it is not permitted to them to speak, but they are to be in subjection, as the law saith. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/14-34.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=3185" 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/14.htm">Orderly Worship</a> …33For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. 34<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikes (N-NFP) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">Women</a> <a href="/greek/4601.htm" title="4601: sigatōsan (V-PMA-3P) -- Intrans: I am silent, keep silence; trans: I keep secret; pass: I am kept secret. From sige; to keep silent.">are to be silent</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- 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/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiais (N-DFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autais (PPro-DF3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">They</a> <a href="/greek/2010.htm" title="2010: epitrepetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow.">are not permitted</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalein (V-PNA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">to speak,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5293.htm" title="5293: hypotassesthōsan (V-PMM/P-3P) -- From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.">must be in submission,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/3551.htm" title="3551: nomos (N-NMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">law</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says.</a> 35If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.…<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="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">1 Timothy 2:11-12</a> A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. / I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a> Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. <a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Genesis 3:16</a> To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1-6</a> Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... <a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">Colossians 3:18</a> Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Titus 2:3-5</a> Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a> The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” <a href="/1_corinthians/11-3.htm">1 Corinthians 11:3</a> But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-7.htm">1 Corinthians 11:7-9</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. / For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. / Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. <a href="/numbers/30-3.htm">Numbers 30:3-16</a> And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge, / and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. / But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her. ... <a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm">1 Timothy 3:11</a> In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. <a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a> So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander. <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a> A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">1 Corinthians 7:10-16</a> To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. / To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also said the law.women.<a href="/1_corinthians/11-5.htm">1 Corinthians 11:5</a> But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.<a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">1 Timothy 2:11,12</a> Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection… they are.<a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">1 Corinthians 14:35</a> And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.<a href="/1_corinthians/11-3.htm">1 Corinthians 11:3,7-10</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="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24,33</a> Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord… as.<a href="/1_corinthians/14-21.htm">1 Corinthians 14:21</a> In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.<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.<a href="/numbers/30-3.htm">Numbers 30:3-13</a> If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father's house in her youth; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-14.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-13.htm">Content</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-21.htm">Law</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">Married</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-19.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Permitted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-28.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-30.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-30.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Subjection</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-14.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Allowed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Content</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-56.htm">Law</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">Married</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">Permitted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-27.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-27.htm">Subjection</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 14</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">Prophecy is commended,</a> 2. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">and preferred before speaking in tongues,</a> 6. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Both must be referred to edification,</a> 22. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">as to their true and proper end.</a> 26. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">The true use of each is taught,</a> 27. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">and the abuse rebuked.</a> 34. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Women in the churches.</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'; 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In the context of the early Christian church, this directive reflects the cultural norms of the time, where public speaking roles were typically reserved for men. The early church often met in homes, and the structure of these gatherings was influenced by Jewish synagogue practices, where women traditionally did not speak. This instruction aligns with the broader biblical theme of order and propriety in worship settings, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">1 Timothy 2:11-12</a>, which also emphasizes quietness and submission for women in the church.They are not permitted to speak, This phrase underscores the idea of maintaining order during worship services. In the Greco-Roman world, public speaking was a significant aspect of leadership and authority, and this restriction may have been intended to prevent disorder or confusion during church meetings. The emphasis on silence can be seen as a way to uphold the unity and focus of the congregation, ensuring that worship remains centered on God rather than individual expression.but must be in submission, Submission here is often interpreted as a reflection of the created order, as outlined in passages like <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a>, where wives are called to submit to their husbands as the church submits to Christ. This concept of submission is not about inferiority but about fulfilling God-given roles within the church and family. It is a call to respect and uphold the leadership structure established within the church community.as the law says. This reference to "the law" likely points to the Old Testament, where principles of order and roles within the community are established. <a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Genesis 3:16</a>, which speaks of the consequences of the Fall, is often cited in discussions of gender roles, as well as the broader Mosaic Law, which set guidelines for community conduct. This appeal to the law serves to ground the instruction in a longstanding tradition of divine order and authority.<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/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a> A diverse and dynamic early Christian community facing various challenges, including issues of order and conduct during worship. 3. <a href="/topical/w/women_in_the_early_church.htm">Women in the Early Church</a> The specific group addressed in this verse, reflecting cultural and religious norms of the time. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a> Refers to the Jewish Torah or possibly broader Old Testament teachings, which Paul references to support his instruction. 5. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_worship.htm">Early Christian Worship</a> The context in which these instructions are given, focusing on maintaining order and propriety during gatherings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_context.htm">Understanding Context</a> Recognize the cultural and historical context of Paul's instructions. The early church was navigating new social dynamics, and maintaining order was crucial. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_worship.htm">Role of Women in Worship</a> While this passage calls for silence, it should be balanced with other scriptures that show women actively participating in ministry roles. <a href="/topical/s/submission_and_order.htm">Submission and Order</a> Submission here is about maintaining order and respect within the church, not about diminishing the value or capabilities of women. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_sensitivity.htm">Cultural Sensitivity</a> Consider how cultural norms influence the interpretation and application of scripture. What was appropriate in Corinth may differ from today's context. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> Emphasize the importance of unity and mutual respect in the church, recognizing diverse roles and contributions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_cor._14_34-35_with_gender_equality.htm">How should we reconcile Paul’s instruction for women to remain silent in church (1 Corinthians 14:34–35) with modern views on gender equality? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'silent_in_churches'_mean.htm">What does "women should remain silent in churches" mean?</a> <a href="/q/do_trees_appear_to_be_walking.htm">What does 'women should remain silent in churches' mean?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_teaching_boys.htm">What does the Bible say about women teaching boys?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) But they are commanded to be under obedience.--Better (as in some of the best MSS.), but let them be under obedience. The original precept laid down in <a href="/genesis/3-16.htm" title="To the woman he said, I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; in sorrow you shall bring forth children; and your desire shall be to your husband, and he shall rule over you.">Genesis 3:16</a> teaches this. "The law" stands for the Old Testament generally.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 34, 35. - Rules about the public teaching by women. Verse 34. - Let your women keep silence in the Churches. St. Paul evidently meant this to be a general rule, and one which ought to be normally observed; for he repeats it in <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">1 Timothy 2:11, 12</a>. At the same time, it is fair to interpret it as a rule made with special reference to time and circumstances, and obviously admitting of exceptions in both dispensations (<a href="/judges/4-4.htm">Judges 4:4</a>; <a href="/2_kings/22-14.htm">2 Kings 22:14</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Nehemiah 6:14</a>; <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a>; <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17</a>; <a href="/acts/21-9.htm">Acts 21:9</a>), as is perhaps tacitly implied in <a href="/1_corinthians/11-5.htm">1 Corinthians 11:5</a>. But... to be under obedience (<a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Colossians 2:18</a>; <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Titus 2:5</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1</a>). Christianity emancipated women, but did not place them on an equality with men. As also saith the Law (<a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Genesis 3:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/30-3.htm">Numbers 30:3-12</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>women γυναῖκες (gynaikes) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <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. are to be silent σιγάτωσαν (sigatōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4601.htm">Strong's 4601: </a> Intrans: I am silent, keep silence; trans: I keep secret; pass: I am kept secret. From sige; to keep silent. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <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. churches. ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. They αὐταῖς (autais) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. are not permitted ἐπιτρέπεται (epitrepetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2010.htm">Strong's 2010: </a> To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow. to speak, λαλεῖν (lalein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. must be in submission, ὑποτασσέσθωσαν (hypotassesthōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5293.htm">Strong's 5293: </a> From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. Law νόμος (nomos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. says. λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:34 Let your wives keep silent (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>