Why Do Some Translations of 1 Corinthians 11:3 Use 'Woman' Instead of 'Wife'?
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Why Do Some Translations of 1 Corinthians 11:3 Use 'Woman' Instead of 'Wife'?

The difficulty here is that the same Greek word is used for “wife” and “woman‚” and context helps determine the meaning. The same is true for “man” and “husband.” We must determine which meaning is intended by looking at the context.