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1 Corinthians 11 – Head to Head

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  • Claire Smith

This article wrestles with the instruction in 1 Corinthians 11 that women should wear head coverings. It deals with matters such as the meaning of "head," whether to translate verse 3 as "man and woman" or "husband and wife," and the meaning of head covering then and now. It considers the reasons why Paul wanted women to be covered. It concludes with how the church today is to apply the text.

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1 Corinthians 11:5 – The Covering for the Woman's Head

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  • Gary North, Geoff Thomas

This article discusses Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians 11:5 that women have head coverings in worship.

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The Wearing of Head-Coverings by Women during Public Church Worship Services

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  • Bartel Elshout

Looking at 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, this article argues for the use of head coverings for women during worship services. It suggests that in doing so the church expresses her desire to reinforce God's authority structure and created order.

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