1 Corinthians 11:9

Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 11:9

BSB

Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

AKJV

Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

CPDV

And indeed, man was not created for woman, but woman was created for man.

ERV

for neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man:

NHEB

for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.

SMT

For also the man was not created through the woman; but the woman through the man.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 11:9

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 11:9

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 11:9

Summary

Woman created for man's partnership

Event

Statement of woman's creation purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD