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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says. |
Subject: How to harmonize this passage |
Bible Note: Hi, Rowdy; Thanks for the invite. I approach this question from the perspective of trying to study and understand God's will as revealed in the Bible. That's not to say that there wouldn't be value in seeing your particular application of God's word, just that my focus (for now, at least) is on what the Bible teaches. As a believer, I've often been challenged with "contradictions" in the Bible. Every one that's been presented to me has been nonsense - passages taken out of context or misinterpreted, assuming that every act described in the Bible reflects God's will - that sort of foolishness. But this to me looks like a real contradiction - one passage that seems to conflict with many other passages. I realize that God is not double-minded about anything; I just can't figure out how to resolve it. And of course, this isn't just an intellectual exercise. My church reflects the unity/equality/freedom end of the scale by ordaining women as deacons, elders, and pastors. But maybe it is in error and should reflect the 1 Corinthians 14 end by not ordaining women to those offices. For now, I believe that my church is obedient to the principles taught in the New Testament. But I asked because it's still a question in my mind. Anyway, thanks for the dialog. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |