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.

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