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There is a scholarly perspective suggesting that Paul might be quoting a cultural or traditional view in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and then refuting it in verse 36. This interpretation hinges on the idea that Paul is addressing a specific issue within the Corinthian church, possibly influenced by Greco-Roman cultural norms regarding women's roles.
1. Quotation-Refutation Device: Some scholars propose that Paul uses a quotation-refutation device in this passage. This means he quotes a prevailing view or statement (verses 34-35) and then refutes it (verse 36). This interpretation is supported by the structure and rhetorical style of Paul's letters³.
2. Cultural Context: The instructions in verses 34-35 align with Greco-Roman cultural norms, where women were expected to be silent and submissive in public gatherings. However, Paul's broader teachings often challenge cultural norms, suggesting a more egalitarian view of women in the church⁵.
3. Manuscript Evidence: Some ancient manuscripts, such as Codex Vaticanus and Codex Fuldensis, show variations in the placement and wording of verses 34-35, indicating that these verses might have been a later addition or marginal comment⁴.
4. Scholarly Articles: Articles like “1 Corinthians 14:33b-38 as a Pauline Quotation-Refutation Device” discuss this interpretation in detail, providing evidence from textual analysis and historical context³.
These perspectives suggest that Paul might be quoting a restrictive view on women's roles in verses 34-35 and then refuting it in verse 36 by emphasizing that the word of God did not originate from the Corinthians alone and is not limited to them.
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Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/21/2024 (1) 1 Corinthians 14:33b-38 as a Pauline Quotation-Refutation Device. https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/1-corinthians-1433b-38-pauline-quotation-refutation-device/. (2) 1 Corinthians 14 | Bible.org. https://bible.org/seriespage/1-corinthians-14. (3) Is 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 a Marginal Comment or a Quotation?. https://www.pbpayne.com/phils-new-article-on-1-corinthians-1434-35/. (4) Which law was Paul referring to in 1 Corinthians 14:34?. https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/41432/which-law-was-paul-referring-to-in-1-corinthians-1434. (5) 1 Corinthians 14:34 | Bible Exposition Commentary. https://versebyversecommentary.com/2003/01/22/1-corinthians-1434-35/. (6) undefined. https://biblehub.com/greek/1135.htm. (7) undefined. https://biblehub.com/greek/4601.htm.