1 CORINTHIANS 11:10 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.”
It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels — the phrase exousia epi tes kephales autees is debated; it may mean the woman ought to have authority over her head (in the sense of self-control and propriety) or the sign of authority over herself, with the phrase about angels suggesting either the presence of angelic observers in worship or a protection against angelic violation, connecting to Jewish tradition about the Genesis account.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 11:10
“For this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head.” “For this cause:” what cause, tell me? “For all these which have been mentioned,” says he; or rather not for these only, but also “because of the angels.” “For although thou despise your husband,” says he, “yet reverence the angels.” It follows that being covered is a mark of subjection and authority. For it induces her to look down and be ashamed and preserve entire her proper virtue. For the virtue…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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