1 Corinthians 14:9–11
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.
So likewise you, except ye vtter by the tongue words †easie to be vnderstood, how shall it be knowen what is spoken? for ye shall speake into the aire.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Greek wordingGr. significant.
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
There are, it may bee, so many kindes of voices in the world, and none of them are without signification.
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.
Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voyce, I shall bee vnto him that speaketh, a Barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a Barbarian vnto mee.
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2And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
2And the barbarous people shewed vs no little kindnesse: for they kindled a fire, and receiued vs euery one because of the present raine, and because of the cold.
- 1 Corinthians 14:21Rank 2 from verse 11
21In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.
21In the Law it is *written, With men of other tongues, and other lippes will I speake vnto this people: and yet for all that will they not heare me, saith the Lord.
4And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
4And when the Barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they saide among themselues, No doubt this man is a murtherer, whom though hee hath escaped the Sea, yet Uengeance suffereth not to liue.
- Colossians 3:11Rank 4 from verse 11
- Romans 1:14Rank 5 from verse 11
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1 Corinthians 14:9
Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: Unless; with the exclusion of; apart from. Sense 2: To exclude or leave out. Sense 3: To object or take exception.
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1. To speak, declare, or make known. 2. Outermost or complete.
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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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Not difficult, burdensome, harsh, or painful; gentle, quiet, or readily accomplished.
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understood
Comprehended, perceived the meaning, or knew with the mind.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.
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DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 14:10
Sense 1: Classes, sorts, or natures. Sense 2: As an adjective, benevolent, good, or gracious.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.
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signification
Meaning or sense conveyed by a sign, sound, word, or expression.
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1 Corinthians 14:11
To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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1. The sense or signification of something. 2. Intending or purposing.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Speaks; expresses or communicates words or meaning.
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One whose language is not understood.
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8For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
8For if the trumpet giue an vncertaine sound, who shall prepare himselfe to the battell?
9So 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.
9So likewise you, except ye vtter by the tongue words †easie to be vnderstood, how shall it be knowen what is spoken? for ye shall speake into the aire.
Selected passage10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
10There are, it may bee, so many kindes of voices in the world, and none of them are without signification.
Selected passage11Therefore 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.
11Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voyce, I shall bee vnto him that speaketh, a Barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a Barbarian vnto mee.
Selected passage12Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
12Euen so ye, forasmuch as yee are zealous †of spirituall gifts, seeke that yee may excell to the edifying of the Church.