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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:21
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 14:21
In the law it is written (εν τω νομω γεγραπτα). Isaiah 28:11f. Freely quoted.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:21
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:21
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…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:21
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 21. In the law it is written
In (Isaiah 28:11) for the word law is not be confined to the five book…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:15–25
17th Century
Minister
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…