1 Corinthians 14:34-35

1 Corinthians 14:34-35

[34] women  keep silence  in  the churches:  for  not  permitted  unto them  to speak;  but  they are commanded to be under obedience,  as  also  saith  the law.  [35] And  if  they will  learn  any thing,  let them ask  their  husbands  at  home:  for  for women  to speak  in  the church. 

What does 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul had formerly acknowledged that women could share a word from the Lord in the church meetings ( 1 Corinthians 11:4-16). Now he clarified one point about their participation in this context of prophesying.