1 Corinthians 11:12

For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 11:12

BSB

For just as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.

AKJV

For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.

CPDV

For just as woman came into existence from man, so also does man exist through woman. But all things are from God.

ERV

For as the woman is of the man, so is the man also by the woman; but all things are of God.

NHEB

For as woman came from man, so a man also comes through a woman; but all things are from God.

SMT

For as the woman by the man, so also the man by the woman; and all things of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 11:12

ForG1063Conjunction asG5618AdverbthewomanG1135Noun FeminineisofG1537PrepositionthemanG435Noun MasculineevensoG3779AdverbisthemanG435Noun Masculine alsoG2532Conjunction byG1223PrepositionthewomanG1135Noun Feminine butG1161ConjunctionallthingsG3956Adjective ofG1537Preposition GodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 11:12

Summary

Mutual origin and God's ultimate sovereignty

Event

Statement of divine primacy

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD