Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. New Living Translation And man was not made for woman, but woman was made for man. English Standard Version Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. Berean Standard Bible Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. Berean Literal Bible For truly man was not created on account of the woman, but woman on account of the man. King James Bible Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. New King James Version Nor was man created for the woman, but woman for the man. New American Standard Bible for indeed man was not created for the woman’s sake, but woman for the man’s sake. NASB 1995 for indeed man was not created for the woman’s sake, but woman for the man’s sake. NASB 1977 for indeed man was not created for the woman’s sake, but woman for the man’s sake. Legacy Standard Bible For indeed man was not created for the woman’s sake, but woman for the man’s sake. Amplified Bible for indeed man was not created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man. Christian Standard Bible Neither was man created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man. Holman Christian Standard Bible And man was not created for woman, but woman for man. American Standard Version for neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man: Contemporary English Version He wasn't created for her. She was created for him. English Revised Version for neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man: GOD'S WORD® Translation Man wasn't created for woman but woman for man. Good News Translation Nor was man created for woman's sake, but woman was created for man's sake. International Standard Version and man was not created for woman, but woman for man. Majority Standard Bible Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. NET Bible Neither was man created for the sake of woman, but woman for man. New Heart English Bible for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man. Webster's Bible Translation Neither was the man created for the woman, but the woman for the man. Weymouth New Testament For man was not created for woman's sake, but woman for man's. World English Bible for man wasn’t created for the woman, but woman for the man. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor also was a man not created because of the woman, but a woman because of the man; Berean Literal Bible For truly man was not created on account of the woman, but woman on account of the man. Young's Literal Translation for a man also was not created because of the woman, but a woman because of the man; Smith's Literal Translation For also the man was not created through the woman; but the woman through the man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the man was not created for the woman, but the woman for the man. Catholic Public Domain Version And indeed, man was not created for woman, but woman was created for man. New American Bible nor was man created for woman, but woman for man; New Revised Standard Version Neither was man created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNeither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For neither was Man created for the sake of Woman, but Woman for the sake of Man. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor the man was not created for the woman, but the woman for the man. Godbey New Testament for man indeed was not created on account of the woman; but the woman on account of the man. Haweis New Testament Also the man was not created for the woman, but the woman for the man. Mace New Testament nor was the man copied from the woman: but the woman from the man. Weymouth New Testament For man was not created for woman's sake, but woman for man's. Worrell New Testament for man was also not created on account of the woman, but woman on account of the man; Worsley New Testament nor was the man created for the sake of the woman, but the woman for the man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Roles in Worship…8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. 9Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 10For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.… Cross References 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 2:21-23 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.” 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 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. Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 1 Timothy 2:13 For Adam was formed first, and then Eve. Genesis 3:16 To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” Matthew 19:4-6 Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? / So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 1 Peter 3:1-6 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... 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.” 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. / The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. 1 Timothy 2:11-12 A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. / I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. Treasury of Scripture Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. the man. Genesis 2:18,20,23,24 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him… Jump to Previous Created Indeed Sake Woman'sJump to Next Created Indeed Sake Woman's1 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. Neither was man created for woman This phrase emphasizes the order of creation as described in Genesis. The Greek word for "created" is "ἐκτίσθη" (ektisthē), which implies a divine act of bringing into existence. In the Genesis account, man was created first, highlighting a foundational order in creation. This order is not about superiority but about purpose and function within God's design. Historically, this has been understood to reflect a complementary relationship where each gender has distinct roles that contribute to the harmony of God's creation. but woman for man Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Neitherκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. {was} man ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. created ἐκτίσθη (ektisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2936: To create, form, shape, make, always of God. Probably akin to ktaomai; to fabricate, i.e. Found. for διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. woman, γυναῖκα (gynaika) Noun - Accusative 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. for διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. man. ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. Links 1 Corinthians 11:9 NIV1 Corinthians 11:9 NLT 1 Corinthians 11:9 ESV 1 Corinthians 11:9 NASB 1 Corinthians 11:9 KJV 1 Corinthians 11:9 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 11:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 11:9 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 11:9 French Bible 1 Corinthians 11:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 11:9 For neither was man created (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |