1 Corinthians 11:7

Updated: June 3, 2025

For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} a man{G435} indeed{G3303} ought{G3784}{(G5719)} not{G3756} to cover{G2619}{(G5745)} his head{G2776}, forasmuch as he is{G5225}{(G5723)} the image{G1504} and{G2532} glory{G1391} of God{G2316}: but{G1161} the woman{G1135} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the glory{G1391} of the man{G435}.

KJV with Strongs

(7) For surely a man shouldn't have his head covered, possessing the image and glory of יהוה YAHWEH but the woman is the glory of man.

The F.O.G

[7] A man shouldn't cover his head because he reflects יהוה's glory and authority directly. But a woman radiates man's glory in a unique way—not lesser, but beautifully different in purpose.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for a man, indeed, ought not to cover the head, being the image and glory of God, and a woman is the glory of a man,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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