King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For a man indeed ought not to cover [his] head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For a man indeed should not have his head veiled, because he is the image and glory of God, and the woman is the glory of man.
Berean Standard Bible:
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
American Standard Version:
For a man indeed ought not to have his head veiled, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1063} a man{G435} indeed{G3303} ought{G3784} not{G3756} to cover{G2619} his head{G2776}, forasmuch as he is{G5225} the image{G1504} and{G2532} glory{G1391} of God{G2316}: but{G1161} the woman{G1135} is{G2076} the glory{G1391} of the man{G435}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Corinthians 11:3
- But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.
Genesis 9:6
- Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
Genesis 5:1
- ¶ This [is] the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
Psalms 8:6
- Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all [things] under his feet:
Genesis 3:16
- ¶ Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
Genesis 1:26
- ¶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Genesis 1:27
- So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:7
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G435
There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνήρ
Transliteration: anḗr
Pronunciation: an'-ayr
Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir. - Strong's Number: G3303
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέν
Transliteration: mén
Pronunciation: men
Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense. - Strong's Number: G3784
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀφείλω
Transliteration: opheílō
Pronunciation: of-i-leh'-o
Description: probably from the base of ὄφελος (through the idea of accruing); to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty:--behove, be bound, (be) debt(-or), (be) due(-ty), be guilty (indebted), (must) need(-s), ought, owe, should. See also ὄφελον. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G2619
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κατακαλύπτω
Transliteration: katakalýptō
Pronunciation: kat-ak-al-oop'-to
Description: from κατά and καλύπτω; to cover wholly, i.e. veil:--cover, hide. - Strong's Number: G2776
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κεφαλή
Transliteration: kephalḗ
Pronunciation: kef-al-ay'
Description: from the primary (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively:--head. - Strong's Number: G5225
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπάρχω
Transliteration: hypárchō
Pronunciation: hoop-ar'-kho
Description: from ὑπό and ἄρχομαι; to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adverb or preposition, or as an auxiliary to a principal (verb):--after, behave, live. - Strong's Number: G1504
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰκών
Transliteration: eikṓn
Pronunciation: i-kone'
Description: from εἴκω; a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance:--image. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1391
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δόξα
Transliteration: dóxa
Pronunciation: dox'-ah
Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G1135
There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γυνή
Transliteration: gynḗ
Pronunciation: goo-nay'
Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.