1 Corinthians 14:28
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.”
ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
εἰμί
there shall be
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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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διερμηνευτής
an interpreter,
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διερμηνευτής
Interpreter, explainer. Diermēneutḗs. When tongues are spoken, an interpreter must be present so the church is built up. Without explanation, revelation stays locked. Seek understanding for others, not only for yourself.
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σιγάω
he should be silent
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σιγάω
To keep silent, to be quiet. Sigáō. There are moments when silence is not absence but obedience. Know when to speak, and know when to stop.
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ἐκκλησία
the] church,
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ἐκκλησία
Assembly, church, called out ones. Ekklesia. I will build my church. The church is not a building or a programme. It is a people called out by God and gathered around Jesus.
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ἑαυτοῦ
to himself
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ἑαυτοῦ
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
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λαλέω
he should speak
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λαλέω
To speak, to talk, to utter. He spoke and it was done. The word of God is not silent. It is always speaking.
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θεός
to God.
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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