KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
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To get what 1 Corinthians 14:11 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“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.”
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| KJV Verse | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “Therefore” | οὖν | (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly | Therefore |
| “if” | ἐὰν | A conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty | if |
| “I know” | εἰδῶ | Used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know | know |
| “not” | μὴ | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | not |
| “the” | τὴν | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “meaning” | δύναμιν | Force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself) | meaning |
| “of” | φωνῆς | A tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language | of |
| “the” | τῆς | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “voice,” | φωνῆς | A tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language | voice |
| “I shall be” | ἔσομαι | Will be | I shall be |
| “unto that” | λαλοῦντι | To talk, i.e., utter words | unto that |
| “him” | τῷ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | him |
| “speaketh” | λαλοῦντι | To talk, i.e., utter words | speaketh |
| “a barbarian,” | βάρβαρος | A foreigner (i.e., non-Greek) | barbarian |
| “and” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | and |
| “he” | ὁ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | he |
| “that speaketh” | λαλῶν | To talk, i.e., utter words | speaketh |
| “shall be” | (No Greek definition. English implied.) | ||
| “a barbarian” | βάρβαρος | A foreigner (i.e., non-Greek) | barbarian |
| “unto” | ἐν | "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc | unto |
| “me.” | ἐμοὶ | To me | me |
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9 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.
10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
11 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.
12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
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