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Scripture Commentary article 2025-07-26

κεφαλή (kephale) — Logos Clippings (Cheryl Schatz)

A curated collection of Logos Bible Software clippings compiled by Cheryl Schatz examining the Greek word κεφαλή (kephale) and Hebrew רֹאשׁ (rosh). The clippings draw from lexicons, encyclopedias, commentaries, and academic journals to argue that "source/origin" is the primary metaphorical meaning of kephale rather than "authority/leader," with implications for interpreting 1 Corinthians 11, Ephesians 5, and Colossians 1.

1 Cor. 11:12 1 Cor. 11:8 1 Cor. 1:5 Ephesians 5 1 Corinthians 11 Genesis & Creation
Scripture Commentary article 2024-03-27

Head Coverings in the Ancient Mediterranean: Research Clippings

Research clippings from Craig Keener's Dictionary of New Testament Background article on head coverings, with supplementary sources. Documents the cultural background of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, showing that head coverings were tied to marital modesty, class status, and regional customs rather than a universal creation ordinance.

1 Cor 11:14–15 1 Cor 11:3 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 1 Corinthians 11 Women in Leadership Egalitarianism
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-13

@MariusM38610501 @faboIus On 1 Cor 11:3 (Homily 26 on 1 Corinthians): “And the

@MariusM38610501 @faboIus On 1 Cor 11:3 (Homily 26 on 1 Corinthians): “And the head of Christ is God. That is, the headship refers to the source and the order, not to inequality of nature.”

1 Cor 11:3 commentary
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-08

@militeschr87363 Yes I do. I believe the authority belongs to God and His word a

@militeschr87363 Yes I do. I believe the authority belongs to God and His word and assuming the person teaching is simply a messenger of God, I can learn from them. I think we are all interpreting 1

1 Cor 11:3 1 Tim 2:12 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-16

Does 1 Cor 11:3 speak of authority hierarchy? Take another look. https://t.co/IO

Does 1 Cor 11:3 speak of authority hierarchy? Take another look. https://t.co/IORdUu0T3w

1 Cor 11:3 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-01-16

Here's a summary post pinned to my profile of responses to various passages: 1 C

Here's a summary post pinned to my profile of responses to various passages: 1 Cor 14:34-45, 1 Tim 2:11-15, 1 Tim 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Cor 11:3, Eph 5:22-23, 1 Pet 3:1-6. https://t.co/4tYGBalq90

1 Cor 11:3 1 Cor 14:34-45 1 Pet 3:1-6 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-11-20

@autocorrect2_0 Most seem to get the idea there is a hierarchy of authority from

@autocorrect2_0 Most seem to get the idea there is a hierarchy of authority from 1 Cor 11:3. Take another look. https://t.co/IORdUu0T3w

1 Cor 11:3 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-31

@nomorestrange @LifeWithoutLack @smashbaals There are many women who are single or widows or separated. Paul was single and advocated for singleness (1 Cor 7:7,8,11,26,27). Are you saying that women only have a head if they are married? 1 Cor 11:3...

@nomorestrange @LifeWithoutLack @smashbaals There are many women who are single or widows or separated. Paul was single and advocated for singleness (1 Cor 7:7,8,11,26,27). Are you saying that women

1 Cor 11:3 1 Cor 7:7 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-30

Exposition of 1 Cor 11:3. Paul explains that the "head" of every man is Christ, the man is the "head" of a woman and God is the "head" of Christ. "Head" in this context means source or origin, as this is confirmed in vs 12: "For as the woman origina...

Exposition of 1 Cor 11:3. Paul explains that the "head" of every man is Christ, the man is the "head" of a woman and God is the "head" of Christ. "Head" in this context means source or origin, as thi

1 Cor 11:3 commentary
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-10-07

@ArmoryOC @Brian_Sauve You don’t seem very open. I deal with every one of these

@ArmoryOC @Brian_Sauve You don’t seem very open. I deal with every one of these objections. I already replied to 1 Tim 2:11-15 earlier. Here is my response to 1 Cor 11:3. https://t.co/AvC4AxRErS

1 Cor 11:3 1 Tim 2:11-15 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-28

Here’s an explanation for what seems like Paul arguing for hierarchy of the man

Here’s an explanation for what seems like Paul arguing for hierarchy of the man over the woman in 1 Cor 11:3. https://t.co/y2W82K1RWH

1 Cor 11:3 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-12

@CovenantReform2 @ReyannaRice @BogdanOancea77 @lynna_listens 1 Cor 11:3 is referring to the origin of marriage in that the man (ie. Adam) was the source of Eve. Every marriage goes back to the source of the first marriage for its foundation, and so ...

@CovenantReform2 @ReyannaRice @BogdanOancea77 @lynna_listens 1 Cor 11:3 is referring to the origin of marriage in that the man (ie. Adam) was the source of Eve. Every marriage goes back to the source

1 Cor 11:3 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-08-13

@JohnMoo26668690 Yes, I am aware of 1 Tim 2:11-15 and 1 Cor 11:1-16. I have exegeted 1 Tim 2:11-15 in the attached thread. I have already taught through 1 Cor 11:1-16…I just haven’t had time to put it up on Twitter yet. Coming soon. But it is cle...

@JohnMoo26668690 Yes, I am aware of 1 Tim 2:11-15 and 1 Cor 11:1-16. I have exegeted 1 Tim 2:11-15 in the attached thread. I have already taught through 1 Cor 11:1-16…I just haven’t had time to put

1 Cor 11:1-16 1 Cor 11:3 1 Tim 2:11-15 debate
Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 3:14-15

Sections: exegesis

1 Timothy 3:14-15 letter purpose conduct church
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 5:18-33

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 5:18-33 mutual submission,kephale,source,marriage,kenosis,Spirit-filled,husbands love,wives submit,egalitarian,hupotasso,allelon,household code,head-body metaphor,agapao,self-sacrifice,great mystery,Christ and church,one flesh
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 11:10-16

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Corinthians 11:10-16 exousia,woman authority,angels,interdependence,mutual dependence,egalitarian,hair,covering,creation order,corrective,in the Lord
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 11:2-9

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Corinthians 11:2-9 kephale,head covering,source,origin,authority,man woman,glory,image,aner gyne,egalitarian,Trinity,hierarchy,husband,wife,creation
Theology verse entry

Genesis 2:21-23

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Genesis 2:21-23 rib,tsela,side,woman from man,equality,egalitarian,creation
Theology verse entry

Colossians 1:15-18

Sections: cross_references, exegesis, greek_analysis

Colossians 1:15-18 kephale,head,source,origin,creator,firstborn,preeminence,christology,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

Colossians 2:16-19

Sections: cross_references, exegesis, greek_analysis

Colossians 2:16-19 kephale,head,source,nourishment,body,growth,heresy,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

Genesis 2:10

Sections: cross_references, exegesis

Genesis 2:10 rosh,headwater,source,rivers,Eden,kephale background,egalitarian
Theology verse entry

Hebrews 5:9-10

Sections: exegesis

Hebrews 5:9-10 source,aitios,archegos,salvation,christ,origin
Theology verse entry

1 Corinthians 15:28

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Corinthians 15:28 eschatology,subjection,Son,Trinity,EFS,mediatorial kingdom,subordinationism,hypotasso
Theology greek term

κεφαλή (kephalē)

head; source/origin; preeminent one

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Theology greek term

τις (tis)

anyone, someone (indefinite pronoun)

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Theology greek term

ἀνήρ/γυνή (aner/gyne)

man/woman OR husband/wife

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Theology greek term

ὥστε (hoste)

therefore, so then, consequently

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Theology greek term

προβολεύς (proboleus)

progenitor, originator, one who projects or sends forth; used as an interpretation of kephalē

greek
Theology greek term

ἀρχή (archē)

beginning, origin, source; rule, authority, first cause

greek
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-18

BDAG lexicon (2000): kephale denotes 'superior rank,' cites 1 Cor 11:3 and Eph 5:23; no mention of 'source'

Mike surveys the most respected NT lexicon first.

1 Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 5:23 kephale BDAG 1 Corinthians 11:3
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-18

Analytical Lexicon of the Greek NT (2000): kephale means 'first or superior rank' — cites 1 Cor 11:3

Mike surveys the Analytical Lexicon.

1 Corinthians 11:3 kephale 1 Corinthians 11:3 Analytical Lexicon of the Greek NT
Mike Winger idea 2022-07-18

Pocket Lexicon of NT Greek (1917): kephale means 'head, ruler, or lord' — cites 1 Cor 11:3

Mike surveys the oldest lexicon in his sample.

kephale Pocket Lexicon of NT Greek ruler/lord
Mike Winger idea 2022-08-15

Biblical justifications for wifely submission vs slave obedience are completely different

Mike lists the actual biblical reasons for each and compares them.

Titus 2:5 1 Corinthians 14:34 1 Corinthians 11:3 creation order Titus 2:5 1 Corinthians 14:34
Mike Winger idea 2024-02-23

Winger affirms the Father has authority over the Son but attributes this to the Incarnation (Phil 2:5-8), not necessarily to the eternal nature of the Trinity. He's open to but not convinced by Eternal Functional Subordination (EFS). Explicitly says he does NOT use EFS to defend complementarianism.

Q: Do many scriptures showing different authority levels between Father and Jesus mean the Father has higher authority? (John 14:28, 1 Cor 11:3, Matt 28:18)

1 Corinthians 11:3 Philippians 2:5-8 John 14:28 complementarianism headship Trinity