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In the law it is written, "By men of strange languages and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people. Not even thus will they hear me, says the Lord."
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A Quote from 'The Law'
Paul quotes Isaiah 28:11-12, referring to the Old Testament broadly as 'the Law,' a common practice at the time. Commentators explain that Paul isn't claiming Isaiah predicted the gift of tongues. Instead, he's using a historical event from Israel's past to make a point about the present situation in Corinth.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the law it is written. This passage is found in Isaiah 28:11, 12. The word law here seems to mean the same as revelation, or i…
In the law it is written (εν τω νομω γεγραπτα). Isaiah 28:11f. Freely quoted.
19th Century
Anglican
In the law it is written.—The preceding teaching is illustrated and reinforced by an appeal to Jewish history. The Old Testament a…
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In this section Paul first calls on the Corinthians to think maturely, as “adults” (GK 5455) in Christ, rather than be controlled by evil motives i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 21. In the law it is written In (Isaiah 28:11) for the word law is not be confined to the five book…
There can be no agreement with prayers that are not understood. A truly Christian minister will seek much more to do spiritual good to people's sou…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here the Apostle shows that the gift of prophecy excels the gift of tongues, using reasons from his own experience. In this regard, he does two thi…
