1 Corinthians 11:5
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For if the woman be not covered,.... That is, if her head is not covered with some sort of covering, as is the custom of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth - In the Old Testament prophetesses are not unfrequently mentioned. Thus,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But every woman that prayeth, etc. - Whatever may be the meaning of praying and prophesying, in respect to the man, they…
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
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth This refers, of course, to the public assemblies of the Church, where the…
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