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1 Corinthians 11:8

1 Corinthians 11:8
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Neither was the man created for the woman,.... To be subservient to her; for she was not in being when he was created;…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For the man is not of the woman - The man was not formed from the woman. But the woman of the man - From his side; Gen…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

For, the man is not of the woman - Bishop Pearce translates ου γαρ εστιν ανηρ εκ γυναικος, αλλα γυνη εξ ανδρος, thus:…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 11:1-16

Paul, having answered the cases put to him, proceeds in this chapter to the redress of grievances. The first verse of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For the man is not of the woman Secondargument, drawn from the creation of mankind. The narrative in the book of Genesis…

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