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1 Corinthians 11:7
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KJ21
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, inasmuch as he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man.
ASV
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.
AMP
A man ought not have his head covered [during worship], since he is the image and [reflected] glory of God; but the woman is [the expression of] man’s glory.
AMPC
For a man ought not to wear anything on his head [in church], for he is the image and [reflected] glory of God [his function of government reflects the majesty of the divine Rule]; but woman is [the expression of] man’s glory (majesty, preeminence).
BRG
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.
CSB
A man should not cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God. So too, woman is the glory of man.
CSBA
A man should not cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God. So too, woman is the glory of man.
CEB
A man shouldn’t have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is man’s glory.
CJB
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.
CEV
Men were created to be like God and to bring honor to God. This means a man should not wear anything on his head. Women were created to bring honor to men.
DARBY
For man indeed ought not to have his head covered, being God's image and glory; but woman is man's glory.
DLNT
For a man ought not to be veiling the head, being the image and glory of God— but the woman is the glory of man.
DRA
The man indeed ought not to cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man.
ERV
But a man should not cover his head, because he is made like God and is God’s glory. But woman is man’s glory.
EASY
Men show what God is like and they show how great God is. So a man should not cover his head in your meetings. But a woman shows how great men are.
EHV
For a man ought not to wear a head covering, because he is the image and glory of God, but woman is man’s glory.
ESV
For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man.
ESVUK
For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man.
EXB
But a man should not cover his head, because he is the likeness and glory of God. But woman is man’s glory [C God’s glory should be unveiled (revealed), while human glory should be veiled].
GNV
For a man 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.
GW
A man should not cover his head. He is God’s image and glory. The woman, however, is man’s glory.
GNT
A man has no need to cover his head, because he reflects the image and glory of God. But woman reflects the glory of man;
HCSB
A man, in fact, should not cover his head, because he is God’s image and glory, but woman is man’s glory.
ICB
But a man should not cover his head, because he is made like God and is God’s glory. But woman is man’s glory.
ISV
A man should not cover his head, because he exists as God’s image and glory. But the woman is man’s glory.
PHILLIPS
But I want you to know that Christ is the head of every individual man, just as a man is the “head” of the woman and God is the head of Christ. Thus it follows that if a man prays or preaches with his head covered, he is, symbolically, dishonouring him who is his real head. But in the case of a woman, if she prays or preaches with her head uncovered it is just as much a disgrace as if she had it closely shaved. For if a woman does not cover her head she might just as well have her hair cropped. And if to be cropped or closely shaven is a sign of disgrace to women, then that is all the more reason for her to cover the head. A man ought not to cover his head, for he represents the very person and glory of God, while the woman reflects the person and glory of the man. For man does not exist because woman exists, but vice versa. Man was not created originally for the sake of woman, but woman was created for the sake of man. For this reason a woman ought to bear on her head an outward sign of man’s authority for all the angels to see.
JUB
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.
KJV
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.
AKJV
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.
LSB
For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of man.
LEB
For indeed a man ought not to cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.
TLB
But a man should not wear anything on his head when worshiping, for his hat is a sign of subjection to men. God’s glory is man made in his image, and man’s glory is the woman.
MSG
In a marriage relationship, there is authority from Christ to husband, and from husband to wife. The authority of Christ is the authority of God. Any man who speaks with God or about God in a way that shows a lack of respect for the authority of Christ, dishonors Christ. In the same way, a wife who speaks with God in a way that shows a lack of respect for the authority of her husband, dishonors her husband. Worse, she dishonors herself—an ugly sight, like a woman with her head shaved. This is basically the origin of these customs we have of women wearing head coverings in worship, while men take their hats off. By these symbolic acts, men and women, who far too often butt heads with each other, submit their “heads” to the Head: God.
MEV
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man.
MOUNCE
For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God, but · woman is the glory of man.
NOG
A man should not cover his head. He is God’s image and glory. The woman, however, is man’s glory.
NABRE
A man, on the other hand, should not cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man.
NASB
For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
NASB1995
For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
NCB
It is not right for a man to have his head covered, since he is the image of God and the reflection of his glory, whereas woman is the reflection of the glory of man.
NCV
But a man should not cover his head, because he is the likeness and glory of God. But woman is man’s glory.
NET
For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man.
NIRV
A man should not cover his head. He is the likeness and glory of God. But woman is the glory of man.
NIV
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man.
NIVUK
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man.
NKJV
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man.
NLV
Man is made like God and His shining-greatness. For this reason a man should not have his head covered when he prays or preaches, but the woman respects the man.
NLT
A man should not wear anything on his head when worshiping, for man is made in God’s image and reflects God’s glory. And woman reflects man’s glory.
NMB
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God. The woman is the glory of the man,
NRSVA
For a man ought not to have his head veiled, since he is the image and reflection of God; but woman is the reflection of man.
NRSVACE
For a man ought not to have his head veiled, since he is the image and reflection of God; but woman is the reflection of man.
NRSVCE
For a man ought not to have his head veiled, since he is the image and reflection of God; but woman is the reflection of man.
NRSVUE
For a man ought not to have his head veiled, since he is the image and reflection of God, but woman is the reflection of man.
NTFE
A man ought not to cover his head, you see; he is the image and glory of God. But a wife is the glory of her husband.
OJB
For a ben Adam indeed ought not to be covered on the rosh, being the demut HASHEM (BERESHIS 1:26) and the kavod Hashem, and the Isha being the kavod (glory), the glorious reflection of Adam. [BERESHIS 1:26; 5:1; 9:6]
RGT
For a man ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man.
RSV
For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man.
RSVCE
For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man.
TLV
For surely 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.
VOICE
Here’s the distinction: man is created in God’s image and for His glory, so he should not cover his head. But a wife is the glory of her husband. She ought to be covered.
WEB
For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.
WE
A man does not need to cover his head because he was made like God is. Man is God's glory. Woman is man's glory.
WYC
But a man shall not cover his head, for he is the image and glory of God; but a woman is the glory of man.
YLT
for a man, indeed, ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God, and a woman is the glory of a man,
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