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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:5 But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head, for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:5 And every woman who prays or prophesies when she has her head uncovered disgraces her head; for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved [in disgrace]. |
Subject: Women and hair |
Bible Note: Hi, Taleb. You wrote: 'Isn’t “sharing” the gospel “good work?” Women aren't allowed to do that? I'm not going to tell that to all the woman on this forum that they "aren't allowed" to answer questions, and if they need any answers to ask their husbands. Are you?' If it were biblical, I would. However, Paul was writing of the church service context, first of all, and not the whole sphere of our seven-day-a-week life. And was it just limited to the church of Corinth? "A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet." --1 Timothy 2:11-12 "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. If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church." --1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Paul cites not cultural stipulations, but rather the Law to support his argument. The question is, however, whether Paul is requiring absolute silence or just refraining from speaking from a position of teaching and/or authority (which would include women pastors/elders). I would say that Paul is NOT directing absolute silence on the part of women in all circumstances, and here is why: "But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head, for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved." --1 Corinthians 11:6 It may be possible for a woman to pray silently, but a silent prophet is no prophet at all. So, apparently Paul did not forbid the speaking of women in all circumstances, but certainly followed the Lord's direction that the household of God, just like other godly households, are to be led by the husbands and fathers. --Joe! |