1 Corinthians 14:7
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?”
φωνή
Voice, sound. Phone. The sound of a voice. My sheep hear my voice. Jesus knows you by name and speaks to you personally. Learning to recognise His voice is essential.
γινώσκω
will it be known
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γινώσκω
To know, to understand, to perceive. Ginosko. This is eternal life that they may know You. The deepest knowing is relational not informational. God wants to be known.
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ὅμως
Even
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ὅμως
Nevertheless, yet, still. Not My will but Yours be done. In the deepest anguish Jesus surrendered His preference to the Father. This is the ultimate prayer.
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δίδωμι
giving,
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δίδωμι
To give, to grant, to bestow. Didomi. God so loved the world that He gave. Giving is the language of love. The greatest gift is always the giver themselves.
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ἐάν
if
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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πῶς
how
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πῶς
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
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φθόγγος
sounds
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φθόγγος
utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental)
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κιθαρίζω
is being harped?
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κιθαρίζω
to play on a lyre
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διαστολή
distinction
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διαστολή
a variation
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κιθάρα
harp,
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κιθάρα
a lyre
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