TL

“EXACTLY! And that is why it does work. Paul is addressing the same subject in verses 11-15 and it is a different subject than verses 8-10. Just because it is the same subject doesn’t mean Paul can’t deal with it both generically and specifically. I’m not sure why y’all can’t see that.”

yes, but! 🙂

We all know that any subject, any Scripture, any event can be applied to a person or persons that fit the subject matter. It doesn’t need to be worded in a special way for that to happen. If a woman today were to do today what “the woman” referenced in 2:11-15 was doing, then it would be a good idea to consider telling her to learn, in quietness and submission, just as Paul is admonishing Timothy to do. So in effect, it CAN be dealt with both generically and specifically … even when Paul is addressing just one person. Which I still think he is.

🙂