1 Corinthians 14:35
33 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
34 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.
36 Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- 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.
- KJV
- And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
- WEB
- if they desire to learn anything. “Let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a wife to be talking in the assembly.”
- ASV
- And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.
- DARBY
- But if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in assembly.
- BLB
- But if they wish to learn anything, let them ask [their] own husbands at home; for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.
- ÅB
- Men vil de få rede på noe, da skal de spørre sine egne menn hjemme; for det sømmer seg ikke for en kvinne å tale i menighets-samling.
- OTB
- Hvis de ønsker å lære noe, la dem spørre sine egne menn hjemme; for det er upassende for en kvinne å tale i menigheten.
- B1930
- Men vil de få rede på noget, da skal de spørre sine egne menn hjemme; for det sømmer sig ikke for en kvinne å tale i menighets-samling.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
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.
Read in contextEphesians 5:12
For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
Read in contextEphesians 5:25–27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
Read in context1 Corinthians 11:14
Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,
Read in context1 Corinthians 11:6
If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head.
Read in context1 Corinthians 14:34
Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
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