The meaning of the voice (την δυναμιν της φωνης). The power (force) of the voice.

A barbarian (βαρβαρος). …

The meaning of the voice. Of the language that is uttered, or the sounds that are made.

I will be to him, etc. What I say …

Therefore if I do not know the meaning of the voice.—Language is useless unless we know what meaning is attached to each …

Paul’s reference to the “languages in the world” and the “foreigner” substantiates the conclusion that in his discussion of tongues he has in mind …

I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian. The tongue should be an index of the mind—not merely in the sense of the proverb, but in the …

Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice
The force and power of a language, the signification of it, the ide…

Even an apostle could not edify unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them i…

Here the Apostle addre es a potential objection or misunderstanding that could arise from what he just said. Some might believe that since the Apos…