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Now I have no command from the Lord concerning [what you wrote about] unmarried women. [Note: The word here is "virgins" but some think it includes both males and females]. But I give my advice as someone who has received the Lord's mercy to be counted trustworthy.

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfOpinionsReceiving God's MercyGod's OrdersBeing Singlevirginity

But every woman who prays or prophesies [in the public assembly] with her [physical] head uncovered [i.e., with hair or a shawl] shows disrespect for her head [i.e., for her husband. See verse 3]. Such appearance is the same as if her [physical] head were shaved. [Note: Various sources point out that a shaved or closely cropped head was an emblem of a prostitute or a woman found guilty of sexual unfaithfulness to her husband. See Num. 5:11-18].

Verse ConceptsWomenCovering HeadsBare HeadsWoman's PlaceWomen's Roles

So, if a woman does not cover her [physical] head [i.e., with sufficient hair or a cloth shawl], she might as well cut her hair off. But if it is a shame for a woman to cut her hair off or shave her head [See note on verse 5], then she should have her head covered [i.e., with hair or a shawl].

Verse ConceptsBeing A WomenHairsCovering HeadsBare HeadsCutting HairWomen's RolesBeing A Woman Of GodHairwoman

But a man should certainly not cover his [physical] head [i.e., with "something hanging down," such as long hair or a cloth shawl. See verse 4], since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman [i.e., his wife] is the glory of the man [i.e., her husband].

Verse ConceptsBeing A WomenThe Glory Of ManImage Of GodVeilsMan, Creation OfCovering HeadsMade Like GodPeople Have HonourWoman's PlaceGlory of ChristGlory of the The churchWomen's RolesA Good WomanBeing A Woman Of GodBeing BeautifulMan And WomanSelf ImageRespecting Your Bodyimage

For man did not come from woman [i.e., Adam was created directly by God], but woman came from man [i.e., she was taken from his side. See Gen. 2:18-23].

Verse ConceptsCreation Of WomanFirst OnesRelationship Of Men And WomenWoman's PlaceWomen's RolesA Good WomanMan And Woman

This [i.e., the order of creation] is the reason that the woman should have [a symbol of] authority on her [physical] head [i.e., hair or a shawl to indicate subjection to her husband], and because of the angels. [Note: This difficult phrase probably means that angels, who observe the activities of Christian assemblies, are pleased when they see things being done in their proper order].

Verse ConceptsCovering HeadsAngels Interacting With PeopleAuthority Of DisciplesWomen's BeautyWomen's RolesBeauty And Self WorthBeing A Woman Of GodHairRespecting Authoritymakeup

Nevertheless, in [the fellowship of] the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. [See Gal. 3:28].

Verse ConceptsSexualityUnrelated PeopleRelationship Of Men And WomenGodly WomanWomen's RolesGodly ManA Good WomanBeing A Woman Of GodMan And Womanmanwoman

[So], judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God [in the assembly] with her [physical] head uncovered [i.e., by hair or a shawl]?

Verse ConceptsCovering HeadsBare HeadsWomen's RolesBeing A Woman Of God

[And] does not the very nature of things teach you that it is disgraceful for a man to have long hair? [Note: The prevailing, worldwide custom, observable to Paul even in his day, was shorter hair on men and longer hair on women. The fact of exceptions to this arrangement only proves the rule. See Num. 6:5; I Sam. 1:11].

Verse ConceptsLong HairLife In A Material WorldShame Of Bad ConductWomen's RolesHair

the women should remain quiet in the assemblies. For they are not permitted to speak [i.e., in a language supernaturally, or to prophesy], but they are to be in subjection [i.e., to male leaders. See I Tim. 2:11-12], as the law also says. [See Gen. 3:16?].

Verse ConceptsChurchBeing A WomenWives, Duties OfGod ForbiddingThe churchWomen's RolesspeakingBeing A Woman Of Godorderwomanassertiveness

And if they want to find out about something, they should ask their own husbands at home [i.e., instead of asking someone else in the assembly and thereby suggesting insubordination to their husbands]. For it is a shame for a woman to speak in the assembly. [See verse 34].

Verse ConceptsAskingEach Local ChurchShame Of Bad ConductCommunication In MarriageHusband And WifeGodly WomanLoving Your WifeWifeGoing To ChurchBeing A Woman Of GodWaiting Till Marriagespousewoman