1 Corinthians 14:35
New International Version
If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

New Living Translation
If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.

English Standard Version
If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.

Berean Standard Bible
If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.

Berean Literal Bible
But if they desire to learn anything, let them ask the own husbands at home; for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

King James Bible
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

New King James Version
And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.

New American Standard Bible
If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church.

NASB 1995
If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church.

NASB 1977
And if they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church.

Legacy Standard Bible
But if they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.

Amplified Bible
If there is anything they want to learn [that is, if they have questions about anything being said or taught], they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to talk in church.

Christian Standard Bible
If they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home, since it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And if they want to learn something, they should ask their own husbands at home, for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church meeting.

American Standard Version
And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

Contemporary English Version
If there is something they want to know, they can ask their husbands when they get home. It is disgraceful for women to speak in church.

English Revised Version
And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If they want to know anything they should ask their husbands at home. It's shameful for a woman to speak in church.

Good News Translation
If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home. It is a disgraceful thing for a woman to speak in a church meeting.

International Standard Version
If they want to learn anything, they should ask their own husbands at home, for it is inappropriate for a woman to speak out in church.

Majority Standard Bible
If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.

NET Bible
If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home, because it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.

New Heart English Bible
If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a woman to chatter in the church.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

Weymouth New Testament
and if they wish to ask questions, they should ask their own husbands at home. For it is disgraceful for a married woman to speak at a Church assembly.

World English Bible
if they desire to learn anything. “Let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a wife to be talking in the assembly.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if they wish to learn anything, let them question their own husbands at home, for it is a shame to women to speak in an assembly.

Berean Literal Bible
But if they desire to learn anything, let them ask the own husbands at home; for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

Young's Literal Translation
and if they wish to learn anything, at home their own husbands let them question, for it is a shame to women to speak in an assembly.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if they will learn anything, let them ask their own husbands in the house; for it is shameful for women to speak in the church.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if they would learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And if they want to learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.

New American Bible
But if they want to learn anything, they should ask their husbands at home. For it is improper for a woman to speak in the church.

New Revised Standard Version
If there is anything they desire to know, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their husbands in their homes, for it is a shame for women to speak in the assembly.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But if they wish to learn any thing, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for women to speak in an assembly.

Godbey New Testament
But if they wish to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is disgraceful for a woman to talk in church.

Haweis New Testament
But if they will learn any thing, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

Mace New Testament
and if they desire to have information about any point, let them consult their husbands at home: for it does not become women to ask questions in the church.

Weymouth New Testament
and if they wish to ask questions, they should ask their own husbands at home. For it is disgraceful for a married woman to speak at a Church assembly.

Worrell New Testament
And, if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a wife to speak in an assembly.

Worsley New Testament
And if they would learn any thing, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it does not become women to speak in a public assembly.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Orderly Worship
34Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. 35 If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. 36Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?…

Cross References
1 Timothy 2:11-12
A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. / I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.

Ephesians 5:22-24
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

Colossians 3:18
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

1 Peter 3:1-6
Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ...

Genesis 3:16
To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”

Titus 2:3-5
Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.

1 Corinthians 11:3
But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

1 Corinthians 11:8-9
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. / Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

Numbers 30:3-16
And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge, / and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. / But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her. ...

Genesis 2:18
The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”

Genesis 2:21-24
So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and while he slept, He took one of the man’s ribs and closed up the area with flesh. / And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him. / And the man said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of man she was taken.” ...

1 Timothy 3:11
In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

Proverbs 31:10-12
A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.

Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

1 Corinthians 7:10-16
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. / To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

let.

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; …

1 Peter 3:7
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

a shame.

1 Corinthians 14:34
Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

1 Corinthians 11:6,14
For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered…

Ephesians 5:12
For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

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1 Corinthians 14
1. Prophecy is commended,
2. and preferred before speaking in tongues,
6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.
12. Both must be referred to edification,
22. as to their true and proper end.
26. The true use of each is taught,
27. and the abuse rebuked.
34. Women in the churches.














If they wish to inquire about something
This phrase suggests a desire for understanding or clarification. The Greek word for "inquire" is "μανθάνω" (manthano), which means to learn or to understand. In the context of the early church, this reflects a structured approach to learning and teaching, where questions were encouraged but needed to be directed appropriately. Historically, this reflects a time when formal education was not as accessible to women, and the home was a primary place for learning and discussion.

they are to ask their own husbands at home
The instruction for women to ask their husbands at home underscores the importance of the family unit as a center for spiritual growth and learning. The Greek word "ἴδιος" (idios) for "own" emphasizes the personal and intimate relationship within the marriage. This reflects the cultural context of the time, where the husband was often the more educated partner and could provide guidance. It also highlights the biblical principle of the husband as the spiritual leader in the home, as seen in Ephesians 5:23.

for it is dishonorable
The term "dishonorable" comes from the Greek "αἰσχρός" (aischros), meaning shameful or improper. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where public speaking by women in a mixed assembly could be seen as disruptive or inappropriate. The early church sought to maintain order and respectability in worship, aligning with the broader societal expectations of decorum.

for a woman to speak in the church
The phrase "to speak in the church" refers to the public assembly of believers. The Greek word "λαλέω" (laleo) means to talk or to speak, and in this context, it implies authoritative teaching or speaking roles. Historically, the early church was navigating the integration of diverse cultural practices, and this directive was part of maintaining order and unity. It is important to note that this instruction is specific to the context of worship and teaching within the church assembly, not a blanket prohibition against women speaking in all settings.

(35) If they will learn any thing.--Better, if they are desirous to learn anything. They are not even to ask questions in public assemblies. They are to ask their husbands at home on every point on which they desire special instruction. (See 1 Corinthians 8.)

Verse 35. - Let them ask their husbands. Here again St. Paul is dealing with general rules.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
If
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

they wish
θέλουσιν (thelousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

to inquire about
μαθεῖν (mathein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 3129: Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.

something,
τι (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

they are to ask
ἐπερωτάτωσαν (eperōtatōsan)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1905: To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.

[their]
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

own
ἰδίους (idious)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.

husbands
ἄνδρας (andras)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

at
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

home;
οἴκῳ (oikō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.

for
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

it is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

dishonorable
αἰσχρὸν (aischron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 150: Base, disgraceful. From the same as aischunomai; shameful, i.e. Base.

for a woman
γυναικὶ (gynaiki)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

to speak
λαλεῖν (lalein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] church.
ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.


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