Daughters of Zion
...y. These words are laleo and lego. However, in the text the Greek work for speak is not Lego but laleo. The verb “speak” (Greek- laleo) seems to reveal what the Apostle Paul had in mind when he said, “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.” While in some cases that laleo and lego are synonymous, here it means to take a short quick sound, that seems almost like a person talking or murmuring, in a low steady sound, as voices far away or talking in a manner that cannot be understood, such as a baby. The verb laleo (“speak”) here in I Corinthians 14:34 means an annoying whispering that is spoken in a low sometimes soft voice, an undertone very disturbing to those who are worshipping in the service. The text clearly reveals that the writer was dealing with serious problems of the Women at the Church of Corinth whispering to their husbands. For it is a shame for women to speak (ask those questions). Your husband will deal with you according to knowledge (hence the word acknowledge). He will teach you at home; they are the educated ones and home is the place for your questions and answer session. And if they will learn anything, let them ask (Greek-Eperotatosan –let them ask questions) their own (Greek- idious, own) husbands at home; for it is a shame (Greek-aischron, disgraceful) for women to speak in the church. Apostle Paul is CLEARLY dealing with a home problem. Apostle Paul is dealing here with a husband and wife home problem. Furthermore, he said, not withstanding, she will be saved in child bearing, if they continue in the faith and charity and holiness with sobriety giving birth to children. We know that Adam and Eve don’t represent Bishops, Pastors, Prophetesses, Evangelists, Overseers, Bible Teachers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, or other ministries in the church. Adam and Eve represent the family: husband, wife, and children. Apostle Paul in I Corinthians 14;34-35, I Timothy 2:3, and II Timothy 2:13-14 is dealing with the family. I have heard ministers take these scriptures out of context and wrongly interpret them to justify and satisfy their doubt and unbelief in women who are called/ chosen and anointed of God to preach, teach, and show forth his Word. As a Jew Paul knew his Jewish tradition, family, lifestyle practices. He mentored Timothy and gave him advice and instructions regarding both family, the church and pasturing. Paul also recognized and appreciated the spiritual capability of the women; it was he who wrote to the church at Galatia saying, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). Phebe, was highly commended by Paul to the Romans, “I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also (Romans 16:1-2). The word “servant” in the Greek is diakonos is translated Deacon, minister. There fore Phebe was a Deaconess. Paul is not saying that women are not qualified to teach, preach or prophesy. “Keep Silence” in the church would mean that it is not Biblical for a woman to open her mouth to speak anything. It would mean that she could not sing, pray, teach Sunday school, teach Bible Class, work or teach Vacation Bible School, work or speak in the church kitchen, nursery or dining hall. She could not teach teenagers, be a radio or television announcer, lead a prayer group, sing a solo, dir...