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All Language Has a Purpose
Commentators agree that Paul's core point is that every language ('voice') in the world is designed for a purpose: to convey meaning. Scholars note that no language consists of random sounds; each is created for intelligible communication. Paul uses this universal truth as the foundation for his argument about how spiritual gifts should be used.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:10
18th Century
Theologian
There are, it may be, etc. There has been considerable variety in the interpretation of this expression. Rosenmuller renders it, "For the …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 14:10
It may be (ε τυχο). Condition of fourth class (ε and aorist optative of τυγχανω), if it should happen. Common enough idiom. Cf. τυ…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:10
19th Century
Bishop
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world.—There are a great many voices or languages in the world, and none of them is w…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:10
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 …
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 14:10
16th Century
Theologian
None of them dumb He now speaks in a more general way, for he now takes in the natural voices of animals. He uses the term dumb h…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:10
17th Century
Pastor
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices
(anvl) , "tongues", or "languages", as the…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:6–14
17th Century
Minister
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…