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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. |
Bible Question: Would you kindly explain this text. |
Bible Answer: In verses 34 and 35 the same Greek word (2980 "laleo") is translated "speak". It is also used in other verses, but it is not the only word that is translated "speak" in the New Testament. "laleo", preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. The other Greek word that is generally translated "speak" is "lego", which gives us a better understanding of "laleo" with a comparison included therein. "lego", a prim. verb; prop. to "lay" forth, i.e. (fig.) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 2980("laleo") means an extended or random harangue]); by impl. to mean: -- ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say (-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. Repeat: "laleo", preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. 2980("laleo") means an extended or random harangue [Harangue means a long, blustering or scolding speech, tirade.] So, in my opinion Paul was chastising the women at the "house" churches in Corinth for giving a "tongue lashing" to others in the church. Instead those women were to "keep silent" and learn from their husbands at home. In verse 35, Paul says "... for it is shameful for women to 'give an extended or random haranguing' in church". In doing so they were apparently not only disrupting the meeting, but were also quite high-minded since Paul also admonished by asking "Or did the word of God come originally from you? Or was it you only that it reached?". God bless. |