What is the creation order Paul refers to in 1 Corinthians 11:8?
Paul refers to the creation order in which the man was first created and the woman was created from the man. Scripture says the man is not of the woman, but the woman is of the man, reflecting Adam’s prior creation and the woman’s creation next.
Les explains that Paul’s point goes back to Adam. Adam was created in the image of God, and Adam was the first created; the woman was created next. Verse 8 states it plainly: “For the man is not of the woman, but the woman is of the man.” That was the process in creation. This creation order stands behind Paul’s instruction in the passage, including his teaching that a man ought not to cover his head because he is the image and glory of God.
1 Corinthians 11:8
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.