1 Corinthians 11:9

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And indeed, man was not created for woman, but woman was created for man.

Cross References

Genesis 2:18

The Lord God also said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. Let us make a helper for him similar to himself."

Genesis 2:20

And Adam called each of the living things by their names: all the flying creatures of the air, and all the wild beasts of the land. Yet truly, for Adam, there was not found a helper similar to himself.

Genesis 2:22

And the Lord God built up the rib, which he took from Adam, into a woman. And he led her to Adam.

1 Corinthians 11:10

Therefore, a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the Angels.