Bible Commentary

Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh [shall be] a barbarian unto me. 11. the meaning of the voice ] Literally, its force. a barbarian ] This word is here used in its original signification of one whose speech … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:11”

There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them [is] without signification. 10. without signification ] Literally, without sound, dumb. Cf. Act 8:32, and ch. 1Co 12:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges There are it may be … – There has been considerable variety … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:10”

So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. 9. words easy to be understood ] Literally, a well marked discourse, language which has a clearly discernible meaning. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:9”

For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? 8. For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound ] An indistinct sound, that which conveys no clear impression to the mind. The muster, the charge, the rally, the retreat, are each indicated by a definite order of musical intervals … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:8”

And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? 7. except they give a distinction in the sounds ] The effect of a melody depends entirely upon the distinction of its musical intervals. The effect … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:7”

Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 6. by revelation ] That which comes directly to the spirit from on high. by knowledge ] That which is gained by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:6”

I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater [is] he that prophesieth than he that speaketh, with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 5. for greater is he ] Cf. ch. 1Co 12:31. except he interpret ] This passage clearly implies that a man … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:5”

He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 4. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself ] Not necessarily because he understands what he is saying, but because his spirit, stirred up by the Spirit of God, is led by the experience of the inward … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:4”

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort. But he that prophesieth – See the note at 1Co 14:1. He that speaks under the influence of inspiration in the common language of his hearers. This seems to be the difference between those who spoke in foreign languages and those who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:3”

For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth [him]; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 2. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue ] The word unknown is not in the original. The word translated tongue signifies a human language in ch. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 14:2”