1 CORINTHIANS 11:12 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.”
For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God — Paul reverses the Genesis logic: yes, woman came from man, but now every man is born of woman, creating a circle of mutual dependence that prevents any permanent hierarchy; all originates in God's creative will.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 11:12
“For as the woman is of the man, so is the man also by the woman.” He said not, “of the woman,” but he repeats the expression, from 1 Corinthians 11:7 “of the man.” For still this particular prerogative remains entire with the man. Yet are not these excellencies the property of the man, but of God. Wherefore also he adds, “but all things of God.” If therefore all things belong to God, and he commands these things, do thou obey and gainsay not.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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