1 Corinthians 11:10

For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.

Power on her head - the kerchief: French, 'couvre-chef,' head-covering, emblem of "power on her head:" the sign of her being under man, exercising delegated authority. Paul had before his mind the root-connection between the Hebrew terms for 'veil' (Radid) and subjection (Radad).

Because of the angels - who, like the cherubim in the temple, are present at Christian assemblies (cf. , note), and delight in the orderly subordination of the several worshippers in their respective places-the outward demeanour and dress indicating that inward humility which is most pleasing to their common Lord (; ; ). Chrysostom, 'Thou standest with angels; thou singest, thou hymnest with them, yet dost thou stand laughing?' Bengel, 'As the angels are related to God, so the woman is to man. God's face is uncovered; angels in His presence are veiled (). Man's face is uncovered; woman in his presence is to be veiled. For her not to be so would, by its indecorousness, offend the angels (; ). She, by her weakness, specially needs their ministry: she ought to be the more careful not to offend them.'