headκεφαλή
kephalē · Greek Noun
Often used metaphorically to denote authority, priority, or origin, describing the hierarchical or functional relationship between two parties within God's created order.
manἀνήρ
anēr · Greek Noun
A person of the male gender; often used in scripture to denote the role of leadership or headship within the family and the church.
wifeγυνή
gynē · Greek Noun
A woman joined to a man in the covenant of marriage; often signifies the context of the marital relationship and the roles defined therein.
GodΘεός
Theos · Greek Noun
The Supreme Being, the Creator, and Father of Jesus Christ, who holds the ultimate authority in the Trinitarian relationship and the created universe.
prophesiesπροφητεύων
prophēteuōn · Greek Verb
To speak forth the word of God under the influence of the Holy Spirit; it can involve predicting the future, but primarily involves communicating God’s revealed truth to the people.
dishonorsκαταισχύνει
kataischynei · Greek Verb
To bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something; it reflects a failure to act in accordance with the dignity or order established by God.
shavenἐξυρημένη
exyrēmenē · Greek Verb/Adjective
Literally to cut or shave off hair; in the cultural context of the ancient world, it was often associated with shame, disgrace, or a loss of honor for a woman.
wifeγυνή
gynē · Greek Noun
A woman who is joined to a man in a covenantal union of marriage. In this context, it emphasizes the social and theological status of the person under discussion.
cover her headκατακαλύπτομαι
katakalyptomai · Greek Verb
A covering or veil worn on the head, symbolizing modesty, subjection, or status within a specific cultural or religious setting.
disgracefulαἰσχρός
aischros · Greek Adjective
That which causes shame, dishonor, or is considered socially inappropriate or improper within the context of the community.
manἀνήρ
anēr · Greek Noun
Refers to the male gender, particularly in the context of creation order and relational roles between men and women.
imageεἰκών
eikōn · Greek Noun
The resemblance or reflection of God's character, attributes, or authority manifested in human beings, fundamentally rooted in the creation narrative.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
Refers to the manifestation of worth, dignity, or splendor; here, it is used to describe the relationship of origin and reflection between God, man, and woman.
createdκτίζω
ktizō · Greek Verb
The act of bringing into existence by divine power. It points to the intentional, ordered design of humanity by God.
authorityἐξουσία
exousia · Greek Noun
The right, power, or liberty to exercise rule or influence. In this context, it refers to a sign indicating that the woman is under a protective, God-ordained order.
angelsἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
Created spiritual beings who serve God. Their presence serves as a reminder of the heavenly realm, the order of creation, and the importance of propriety in the congregation.
in the LordΚύριος
en kyriō · Greek Noun
Often used to describe the relationship between Christ and the believer, or the sphere of Christ's authority, indicating that all human relationships must be viewed through the lens of His sovereignty and the new creation.
independentχωρίς
chōris · Greek Adverb/Preposition
A state of being separate, self-sufficient, or acting without reliance on another; in a biblical context, it is used here to argue against isolationism between the genders, emphasizing mutual interdependence.
from Godθεός
ek tou theou · Greek Noun
The foundational reality that God is the source and sustainer of all existence, creation, and order; nothing exists apart from His sovereign will.
Judgeκρίνω
krinō · Greek Verb
A Greek term for making a moral or practical evaluation; it requires the believer to exercise spiritual discernment and wisdom to apply God's truth to specific situational contexts.
natureφύσις
physis · Greek Noun
Biblically, this term often refers to the created order—the way God designed the world to function—as well as inherent instincts or common sense patterns observed within that creation.
disgraceἀτιμία
atimia · Greek Noun
A state of shame, dishonor, or reproach; in a scriptural sense, it signifies behavior that contradicts the dignity or status God has assigned to a person within His created order.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
A high status, honor, or radiance; it reflects the dignity bestowed upon a person by God, often associated with displaying His creative design and the beauty of His order.
coveringπεριβόλαιον
peribolaion · Greek Noun
An object or concept that serves as a veil, defense, or sign of authority; it represents a functional or symbolic protection and a marker of submission or status within a relationship or before God.
contentiousφιλονεικός
philonikos · Greek Adjective
One who is given to dispute, argument, or strife; in a biblical context, it often refers to those who resist apostolic teaching or disrupt the unity of the body of Christ.
churchesἐκκλησία
ekklēsia · Greek Noun
The term denotes local assemblies or the universal body of believers. It signifies a group of people "called out" by God to be His people and witnesses in the world.
