1 Corinthians 14:26
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.”
τίς
Who, which, what. Tis. Scripture asks it constantly: who do you say that I am? The questions of God are not requests for information. They are invitations to search.
οὖν
then
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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εἰμί
is it,
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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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ὅταν
When
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ὅταν
Whenever, when, as soon as. Ask and it will be given to you seek and you will find knock and the door will be opened whenever you knock. The invitation is always current.
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συνέρχομαι
you may come together,
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συνέρχομαι
Gather together, come with, associate. Synerchomai. The early church was marked by those who came together, not apart. Where you consistently gather reveals what you truly value.
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ἕκαστος
each
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ἕκαστος
Each, every one. Hékastos. Every knee will bow, and every tongue confess. No one is overlooked, and no one is exempt. Account for yourself.
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ψαλμός
a psalm
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ψαλμός
a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms
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ἔχω
has,
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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διδαχή
a teaching
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διδαχή
Teaching, doctrine, instruction. Didache. They continued steadfastly in the apostles teaching. The first mark of a healthy church is devotion to sound teaching.
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γλῶσσα
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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ἑρμηνεία
an interpretation
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ἑρμηνεία
Translation, interpretation. Hermēneía. Paul valued interpreted tongues because understanding builds up the church. A gift without clarity serves only the speaker.
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πᾶς
All things
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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οἰκοδομή
edification
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οἰκοδομή
Building up, edification, construction. Oikodome. Let us do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Every word spoken in the church should build not destroy.
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γίνομαι
should be.
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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