1 Corinthians 11:7 meaning and explanation

A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

1 Corinthians 11:7, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is still addressing the Corinthian church about head coverings in worship. Drawing on Genesis, he argues that a man praying or prophesying should not cover his head because he bears God's image and glory, while the woman is the glory of man.

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