1 Corinthians 11:9
“Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head,.... The generality of interpreters, by power, understand the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Neither was the man created for the woman ... - This is a simple statement of what is expressed in Genesis. The woman…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Neither was the man created, etc. - Και γαρ ουκ εκτισθη· for the man was not created upon the woman's account. The…
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, 1882–19211 Corinthians 11:2-16
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