The answer is: Man

1 Cor 11:3

In 1 Corinthians 11:3, Paul states that the head of every man is Christ, the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. This hierarchy often sparks vigorous discussion and can be interpreted in many ways. Paul’s statement seems to mirror the hierarchical social norms of his time, where male dominance was widely accepted within Greco-Roman culture.

However, if we peel back some of the layers and explore the surrounding context of Paul's letters, we notice that his views on women weren’t strictly uniform. In places such as Galatians 3:28, he emphasizes unity in Christ, asserting that there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. This suggests that Paul recognized equality within the community of believers, despite upholding societal norms elsewhere.

Now for some fun trivia: Paul often worked alongside notable women like Phoebe—the deacon mentioned in Romans 16—and Priscilla, who helped instruct Apollos correctly in the faith. Their contributions challenge the purely hierarchical interpretation that often comes from his writings on authority. History has taught us that women's voices have always been present, even if they were silenced or acknowledged less. Speaking of harmony, these contrasting views in Paul's writings echo the broader themes of balance and respect that run throughout biblical literature.