1 Corinthians 11:9-11

[AKJVReader]

1 Corinthians:
9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.
10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
11 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.

Here I will address the question of what the enigmatic phrase "because of the angels" may mean. Several explanations have been offered by scholars, but one explanation stands out as being by far the most commonly accepted. Briefly it is this: In Jewish tradition, and also in the early Church, angels are said to be present at sacred gatherings and sacred times, to watch over and to join with the saints in their spiritual exercises. Any serious offense against propriety during these sacred moments will stir up the disapproval of these angelic helpers of the saints, perhaps causing them to depart; and any good deed they witness will bring all the more aid from them.

The same function of angels, in bringing the prayers of the saints before God, is indicated in Revelation 8:2-4:

"And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand." (Revelation 8:2-4).

 

[theophilus3213]

Great post!

I like what Mathew Henry says on this passage so I will share with you what he says on this passage:

1 Cor 11:1-16
4. She ought to have power on her head, because of the angels. Power, that is, a veil, the token, not of her having the power or superiority, but being under the power of her husband, subjected to him, and inferior to the other sex. Rebekah, when she met Isaac, and was delivering herself into his possession, put on her veil, in token of her subjection, Gen 24:65. Thus would the apostle have the women appear In Christian assemblies... ... because of the angels, that is, say some, because of the evil angels. The woman was first in the transgression, being deceived by the devil (1 Tim 2:14), which increased her subjection to man, Gen 3:16. Now, believe evil angels will be sure to mix in all Christian assemblies, therefore should women wear the token of their shamefacedness and subjection, which in that age and country, was a veil. Others say because of the good angels. Jews and Christians have had an opinion that these ministering spirits are many of them present in their assemblies. Their presence should restrain Christians from all indecencies in the worship of God. Note, We should learn from all to behave in the public assemblies of divine worship so as to express a reverence for God, and a content and satisfaction with that rank in which he has placed us.
(from Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Modern Edition, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1991 by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc.)

I know this goes against our culture here in ameriaca: but I cannot help it if our culture is 'backwards' and contrary to the doctrines of God.

I say that our culture is 'backwards' because I see things through the filter of the Bible. I consider the doctrines of the Bible to be the right way to live our lives. and anything that is contrary to the doctrines of the bible is 'backward.' Based upon this understanding our culture is indeed backward! Our culture is not anywhere near what a christian culture is supposed to be like. The nuns of the catholic church, and the radical muslim women are the only women who dress like christian women should dress in public and in church; and the women of our culture need to repent and follow their example!

God bless

 

[AKJVReader]

Now, believe evil angels will be sure to mix in all Christian assemblies, therefore should women wear the token of their shamefacedness and subjection, which in that age and country, was a veil.

There's no evidence in the Bible that suggests that evil angels mix with Christians in assemblies where Christians worship God.

Others say because of the good angels. Jews and Christians have had an opinion that these ministering spirits are many of them present in their assemblies.

I can understand this, this would be the right interpretation.

I know this goes against our culture here in america: but I cannot help it if our culture is 'backwards' and contrary to the doctrines of God.

A culture should be based according to the Word of God.

The nuns of the catholic church, and the radical muslim women are the only women who dress like christian women should dress in public and in church; and the women of our culture need to repent and follow their example!

Women should understand the Word of God!