1 Corinthians 14:14
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.”
ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
προσεύχομαι
I shall pray
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προσεύχομαι
To pray, to make supplication. Proseuchomai. Pray without ceasing. Prayer is not a scheduled activity. It is the ongoing conversation of a heart in relationship with God.
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γλῶσσα
in a tongue,
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γλῶσσα
Tongue, language. Glossa. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. The tongue is the smallest member but sets the whole course of a life. Use it for life.
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πνεῦμα
spirit
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πνεῦμα
Spirit, breath, wind. Pneuma. God is Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God living inside every believer. He leads guides comforts and empowers.
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μέ
of mine
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μέ
No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.
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νοῦς
the mind
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νοῦς
Mind, understanding, intellect. Nous. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. The battle for your life is largely fought in your mind. What you think shapes who you become.
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εἰμί
is.
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εἰμί
To be, to exist. Eimi. When God names himself I AM, he uses this word. Existence itself belongs to him. Ground your identity in the one who simply is.
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