1 Corinthians 11:8
New International Version
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;

New Living Translation
For the first man didn’t come from woman, but the first woman came from man.

English Standard Version
For man was not made from woman, but woman from man.

Berean Standard Bible
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man.

Berean Literal Bible
For man is not of woman, but woman of man.

King James Bible
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

New King James Version
For man is not from woman, but woman from man.

New American Standard Bible
For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man;

NASB 1995
For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man;

NASB 1977
For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man;

Legacy Standard Bible
For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man.

Amplified Bible
For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man;

Christian Standard Bible
For man did not come from woman, but woman came from man.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For man did not come from woman, but woman came from man.

American Standard Version
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man:

Contemporary English Version
It was the woman who was made from a man, and not the man who was made from a woman.

English Revised Version
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Clearly, man wasn't made from woman but woman from man.

Good News Translation
for man was not created from woman, but woman from man.

International Standard Version
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;

NET Bible
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man.

New Heart English Bible
For man is not from woman, but woman from man;

Webster's Bible Translation
For the man is not from the woman, but the woman from the man.

Weymouth New Testament
Man does not take his origin from woman, but woman takes hers from man.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man.

World English Bible
For man is not from woman, but woman from man;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for a man is not of a woman, but a woman [is] of a man,

Berean Literal Bible
For man is not of woman, but woman of man.

Young's Literal Translation
for a man is not of a woman, but a woman is of a man,

Smith's Literal Translation
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the man is not of the woman, but the woman of the man.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For man is not of woman, but woman is of man.

New American Bible
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;

New Revised Standard Version
Indeed, man was not made from woman, but woman from man.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the man was not created from the woman; but the woman was created from the man.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For Man is not from Woman, but Woman is from Man.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For the man is not of the woman, but the woman of the man:

Godbey New Testament
For the man is not from the woman; but the woman is from the man;

Haweis New Testament
For the man is not from the woman, but the woman from the man.

Mace New Testament
for the man was not taken from the woman: but the woman from the man.

Weymouth New Testament
Man does not take his origin from woman, but woman takes hers from man.

Worrell New Testament
for man is not from woman, but woman from man;

Worsley New Testament
For the man was not of the woman; but the woman was taken out of the man:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Roles in Worship
7A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. 8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. 9Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.…

Cross References
Genesis 2:21-23
So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the area with flesh. / And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him. / And the man said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of man she was taken.”

1 Timothy 2:13
For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.

Genesis 1:27
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Genesis 5:2
Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.”

Matthew 19:4
Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’

Mark 10:6
However, from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’

Ephesians 5:31
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”

Genesis 2:18
The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”

Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

1 Corinthians 15:45-47
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit. / The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. / The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.

Romans 5:12-14
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.

1 Corinthians 6:16
Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”

Ephesians 5:28-29
In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. / Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

Colossians 3:18-19
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.


Treasury of Scripture

For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man.

Genesis 2:21,22
And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; …

1 Timothy 2:13
For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

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1 Corinthians 11
1. He reproves them, because in holy assemblies,
4. their men prayed with their heads covered,
6. and women with their heads uncovered;
17. and because generally their meetings were not for the better, but for the worse;
21. as, namely, in profaning with their own feast the Lord's supper.
25. Lastly, he calls them to the first institution thereof.














For man did not come from woman
This phrase refers to the creation account in Genesis 2:21-23, where God creates Eve from Adam's rib. It emphasizes the order of creation, highlighting that man was created first. This order is often cited in discussions about roles and authority within the church and family, reflecting a hierarchical structure that some interpret as divinely instituted. The cultural context of the time placed significant importance on lineage and origin, and this statement reinforces the idea of man's primacy in creation.

but woman from man
This part of the verse continues the reference to Genesis, underscoring that woman was created from man. It suggests a complementary relationship between man and woman, where each has a distinct role and purpose. In the broader biblical narrative, this relationship is seen as a type of Christ and the Church, where Christ is the head and the Church is His body (Ephesians 5:23-32). The creation of woman from man also symbolizes unity and interdependence, as Paul later elaborates in 1 Corinthians 11:11-12, emphasizing that in the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with teachings on order and propriety in worship.

2. The Church in Corinth
A diverse and often troubled early Christian community in the city of Corinth, known for its cultural and moral challenges.

3. Adam and Eve
The first man and woman, referenced in this passage as part of the creation account in Genesis, where Eve was created from Adam's rib.
Teaching Points
Understanding Creation Order
Recognize the biblical teaching on the order of creation as a foundation for understanding roles and relationships within the church and family.

Complementary Roles
Embrace the complementary nature of men and women as designed by God, each with unique roles and purposes that contribute to the unity and function of the body of Christ.

Respect and Honor
Encourage mutual respect and honor between men and women, acknowledging the value and dignity of each as created in the image of God.

Cultural Context and Application
Consider the cultural context of Paul's teachings and how they apply to contemporary issues of gender and roles within the church.

Unity in Diversity
Promote unity within the church by celebrating the diversity of gifts and roles, understanding that all are essential to the body of Christ.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 11:8?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 11:8 inform our understanding of gender roles in creation?

3. What does "man did not come from woman" reveal about biblical headship?

4. How can we apply the creation order to modern family dynamics today?

5. How does Genesis 2:21-23 connect with 1 Corinthians 11:8 on creation order?

6. In what ways should 1 Corinthians 11:8 influence church leadership structures?

7. What does 1 Corinthians 11:8 imply about gender roles in creation?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 11:8 align with the concept of equality in Christianity?

9. What historical context influenced Paul's writing in 1 Corinthians 11:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 11?

11. Is woman the glory of man?

12. Is long hair a woman's glory?

13. 1 Timothy 2:13–14: Why does Paul reference Adam and Eve’s sin to justify gender roles, and does this argument hold consistently with other biblical narratives?

14. Why does the Bible say women must cover their heads when praying (1 Corinthians 11:5-6)?
What Does 1 Corinthians 11:8 Mean
For man did not come from woman

• Paul grounds his teaching in the creation narrative. Genesis 2:7 tells us the LORD “formed man of the dust of the ground,” establishing Adam’s priority in time.

Genesis 2:21-22 affirms it plainly: “So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he slept, He took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the flesh in that place. And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him.”

1 Timothy 2:13 echoes the same sequence: “For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.”

• By recalling this order, 1 Corinthians 11:8 supports the earlier statement in 11:3 that “the head of every man is Christ, and the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.” The emphasis is on God-given design, not cultural preference.

• The verse does not teach male superiority; it highlights God’s intentional structure. Equality of worth remains intact (Genesis 1:27), while roles differ for the sake of harmony.


but woman from man

• The phrase points to woman’s origin within man, underscoring closeness and mutual dependence. Genesis 2:23: “And the man said: ‘This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called “woman,” for out of man she was taken.’”

• Paul quickly balances the thought later: “In the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman” (1 Corinthians 11:11-12), stressing interdependence birthed from that original act.

• The creation account also introduces purpose: “I will make him a helper suitable for him” (Genesis 2:18). Helper does not imply inferiority; the same Hebrew word describes God’s help to His people (Psalm 33:20).

• Within marriage, this order feeds into the picture of loving headship and willing response. Ephesians 5:23-25 links the husband’s headship to Christlike, sacrificial love, never domination.

• In worship settings at Corinth, the head-covering practice Paul addresses was meant to honor these creation truths publicly (1 Corinthians 11:4-7), reflecting God’s design rather than social trends.


summary

1 Corinthians 11:8 anchors Paul’s instructions in the literal creation order: Adam formed first, Eve formed from Adam. The sequence teaches designed roles without diminishing equal dignity. Man’s priority in creation sets a pattern of headship; woman’s origin from man highlights partnership and mutual dependence. Together, they point to God’s wise, complementary design for men and women in both worship and everyday life.

Verse 8. - But the woman of the man. An allusion to Genesis 2:21, 22.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

man
ἀνὴρ (anēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

did not come
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

from
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

woman,
γυναικός (gynaikos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

woman
γυνὴ (gynē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

from
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

man.
ἀνδρός (andros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.


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