1 Corinthians 11:13
New International Version
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

New Living Translation
Judge for yourselves. Is it right for a woman to pray to God in public without covering her head?

English Standard Version
Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a wife to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Berean Standard Bible
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Berean Literal Bible
Judge for yourselves: Is it becoming for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

King James Bible
Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

New King James Version
Judge among yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

New American Standard Bible
Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

NASB 1995
Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

NASB 1977
Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with head uncovered?

Legacy Standard Bible
Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Amplified Bible
Judge for yourselves; is it proper for a woman to offer prayer to God [publicly] with her head uncovered?

Christian Standard Bible
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

American Standard Version
Judge ye in yourselves: is it seemly that a woman pray unto God unveiled?

Contemporary English Version
Ask yourselves if it is proper for a woman to pray without something on her head.

English Revised Version
Judge ye in yourselves: is it seemly that a woman pray unto God unveiled?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Judge your own situation. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Good News Translation
Judge for yourselves whether it is proper for a woman to pray to God in public worship with nothing on her head.

International Standard Version
Decide for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Majority Standard Bible
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

NET Bible
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

New Heart English Bible
Judge for yourselves. Is it appropriate that a woman pray to God unveiled?

Webster's Bible Translation
Judge in yourselves: Is it comely that a woman should pray to God uncovered?

Weymouth New Testament
Judge of this for your own selves: is it seemly for a woman to pray to God when she is unveiled?

World English Bible
Judge for yourselves. Is it appropriate that a woman pray to God unveiled?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Judge in your own selves: is it seemly for a woman to pray to God uncovered?

Berean Literal Bible
Judge for yourselves: Is it becoming for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Young's Literal Translation
In your own selves judge ye; is it seemly for a woman uncovered to pray to God?

Smith's Literal Translation
Judge in yourselves: is it suitable for a woman to pray to God uncovered?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You yourselves judge: doth it become a woman, to pray unto God uncovered?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Judge for yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God unveiled?

New American Bible
Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head unveiled?

New Revised Standard Version
Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head unveiled?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Judge for yourselves, Is it comely for a woman to pray to God with uncovered head?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Judge among yourselves; is it right for a woman to pray to God while revealing her head?
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Judge in yourselves, whether it is becoming that a woman pray to God unvailed.

Godbey New Testament
Judge ye among yourselves: is it becoming for a woman to pray to God uncovered?

Haweis New Testament
Judge among yourselves, is it decent for a woman to be praying to God without a covering?

Mace New Testament
Be you yourselves judges: is it decent for a woman to pray to God without a veil?

Weymouth New Testament
Judge of this for your own selves: is it seemly for a woman to pray to God when she is unveiled?

Worrell New Testament
Judge ye in yourselves; is it becoming that a woman, unveiled, should pray to God?

Worsley New Testament
Judge in yourselves, Is it decent for a woman to pray to God uncovered?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Roles in Worship
12For just as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. 13Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? 14Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,…

Cross References
Genesis 24:65
and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself.

Genesis 38:14-15
she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife. / When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face.

Numbers 5:18
After the priest has the woman stand before the LORD, he is to let down her hair and place in her hands the grain offering of memorial, which is the grain offering for jealousy. The priest is to hold the bitter water that brings a curse.

Deuteronomy 22:5
A woman must not wear men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing, for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God.

Isaiah 47:2
Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil; strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, and wade through the streams.

Song of Solomon 4:1
How beautiful you are, my darling—how very beautiful! Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down Mount Gilead.

Song of Solomon 6:5
Turn your eyes away from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.

Ezekiel 44:20
They must not shave their heads or let their hair grow long, but must carefully trim their hair.

Ruth 3:3
Therefore wash yourself, put on perfume, and wear your best clothes. Go down to the threshing floor, but do not let the man know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking.

Esther 5:1
On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance.

Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 15:9
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”

Mark 7:7
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’

John 7:24
Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”

Romans 14:13
Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.


Treasury of Scripture

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray to God uncovered?

1 Corinthians 10:15
I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

Luke 12:57
Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

John 7:24
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

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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.














Judge for yourselves
This phrase invites the Corinthian believers to engage in personal discernment and reflection. The Greek word for "judge" is "κρίνατε" (krinate), which implies a call to make a decision based on understanding and wisdom. In the context of the early church, Paul encourages the Corinthians to apply their knowledge of cultural norms and spiritual truths to this issue. This appeal to personal judgment underscores the importance of individual responsibility in the Christian life, where believers are called to discern and act according to their faith and conscience.

Is it proper
The term "proper" translates from the Greek word "πρέπον" (prepon), which means fitting or suitable. This word suggests a consideration of what is appropriate within the cultural and spiritual context of the time. In the Greco-Roman world, societal norms and customs played a significant role in determining what was considered proper. Paul is asking the Corinthians to evaluate whether a woman's uncovered head aligns with the cultural expressions of honor and respect, particularly in the context of worship.

for a woman
The focus on "a woman" highlights the specific cultural and gender-related issues addressed in this passage. In the first-century Mediterranean world, gender roles were clearly defined, and women were expected to adhere to certain societal norms. The mention of women in this context reflects the broader discussion in 1 Corinthians 11 about gender distinctions and the expression of authority and submission within the church. It is important to understand this within the framework of the creation order and the complementary roles of men and women as taught in Scripture.

to pray to God
This phrase emphasizes the act of prayer, a fundamental aspect of Christian worship and relationship with God. The Greek word for "pray" is "προσεύχεσθαι" (proseuchesthai), which denotes a direct communication with God. The act of praying signifies a woman's active participation in the spiritual life of the church. Paul is addressing the manner in which this prayer is conducted, particularly in relation to cultural expressions of modesty and respect.

with her head uncovered
The issue of a woman's head being uncovered relates to cultural symbols of honor and propriety. In the ancient world, a woman's head covering was a sign of modesty and respectability. The Greek word for "uncovered" is "ἀκατακάλυπτον" (akatakalypton), which means unveiled or without a covering. This practice was significant in the Corinthian context, where head coverings were associated with a woman's marital status and her respect for her husband. Paul is urging the Corinthians to consider whether disregarding this cultural norm would be seen as dishonorable or disrespectful in their society.

(13) Judge in yourselves.--In this and the two following verses the Apostle reasons with them--appeals to their own common sense, and to the indications of Nature, as to the evident truth of what he has taught them on this question. Surely you would not think it seemly for a woman (setting aside the question of men and angels altogether) to speak face to face with God in prayer?

Verse 13. - Is it comely, etc.? An appeal to the decision of their instinctive sense of propriety.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Judge
κρίνατε (krinate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.

for
Ἐν (En)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

yourselves:
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Is it
ἐστὶν (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.

proper
πρέπον (prepon)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4241: It becomes, is fitting to, is right. Apparently a primary verb; to tower up, i.e. to be suitable or proper.

for a 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.

to pray
προσεύχεσθαι (proseuchesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.

to God
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

with her head uncovered?
ἀκατακάλυπτον (akatakalypton)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 177: Unveiled, uncovered. Unveiled.


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