1 Corinthians 11:10

“For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head, etc.] The generality of interpreters, by power, understand the veil, or covering on the woman’s head, as a sign of the man’s power over her, and her subjection to him; which Dr. Hammond endeavours to confirm, by observing that the Hebrew word dydr, which signifies a woman’s veil, or hood, comes from a root which signifies power and dominion; but in that he is mistaken, for the word is derived not from hdr, to rule, govern, or exercise power and authority, but from ddr, to expand, stretch out, or draw over, as a woman’s veil is drawn over her head and face. The Greek word exousia more properly signifies the power she had of putting on…”

“power on her head--the kerchief: French couvre chef, head-covering, the emblem of "power on her head"; the sign of her being under man's power, and exercising delegated authority under him. Paul had before his mind the root-connection between the Hebrew terms for "veil" (radid), and "subjection" (radad). because of the angels--who are present at our Christian assemblies (compare Psa 138:1, "gods," that is, angels), and delight in the orderly subordination of the several ranks of God's worshippers in their respective places, the outward demeanor and dress of the latter being indicative of that inward humility which angels know to be most pleasing to their common Lord (Co1 4:9; Eph 3:10; Ecc…”

“For this cause ... - There is scarcely any passage in the Scriptures which has more exercised the ingenuity of commentators than this verse. The various attempts which have been made to explain it may be seen in Pool, Rosenmuller, Bloomfield, etc. After all the explanations which have been given of it, I confess, I do not understand it. It is not difficult to see what the connection requires us to suppose in the explanation. The obvious interpretation would be, that a woman should have a veil on her head because of the angels who were supposed to be present, observing them in their public worship; and it is generally agreed that the word “power” (ἐξουσίαν exousian) denotes a veil, or a…”

“For this cause also a woman ought to be veiled in the public assemblies, because of the angels - Who attend there, and before whom they should be careful not to do anything indecent or irregular. 1 Corinthians 11:11”

“11:10 because the angels are watching: Angels are guardians of the created order, appointed to ensure that everything is done according to God’s plan (see Gen 19:1-21; 22:11-12; Exod 23:20; Num 22:22-23; Pss 34:7; 91:11; 103:20-21; Heb 1:7, 14). Believers are to do what is appropriate in the sight of fellow humans and God’s observing angels (cp. 1 Tim 5:21). • should wear a covering on her head to show she is under authority: Or should have authority over her own head.”

“power: That is, a covering in sign that she is under the power of her husband. Εξουσια \[Strong's G1849\], appears here to be used for the sign or token of being under power or authority, that is, a veil, as Theophylact (Ecumenius, and Photius) explain; and so one manuscript of the Vulgate, the Sixtine edition, and some copies of the Itala, have velamen. Gen 20:16, Gen 24:64, Gen 24:65 because: Ecc 5:6; Mat 18:10; Heb 1:14 1 Corinthians 11:11”