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1 Corinthians 14

1 Co. 14:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And even
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
homos (Greek #3676)
at the same time, i.e. (conjunctionally) notwithstanding, yet still
KJV usage: and even, nevertheless, though but.
Pronounce: hom'-oce
Origin: adverb from the base of 3674
things
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
without life
apsuchos (Greek #895)
lifeless, i.e. inanimate (mechanical)
KJV usage: without life.
Pronounce: ap'-soo-khos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 5590
giving
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
sound
phone (Greek #5456)
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
KJV usage: noise, sound, voice.
Pronounce: fo-nay'
Origin: probably akin to 5316 through the idea of disclosure
, whether
eite (Greek #1535)
if too
KJV usage: if, or, whether.
Pronounce: i'-teh
Origin: from 1487 and 5037
pipe
aulos (Greek #836)
a flute (as blown)
KJV usage: pipe.
Pronounce: ow-los'
Origin: from the same as 109
or
eite (Greek #1535)
if too
KJV usage: if, or, whether.
Pronounce: i'-teh
Origin: from 1487 and 5037
harp
kithara (Greek #2788)
a lyre
KJV usage: harp.
Pronounce: kith-ar'-ah
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, except
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
they give
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
a distinction
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
diastole (Greek #1293)
a variation
KJV usage: difference, distinction.
Pronounce: dee-as-tol-ay'
Origin: from 1291
in the βsounds
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
phthoggos (Greek #5353)
utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental)
KJV usage: sound.
Pronounce: ftong'-gos
Origin: from 5350
, how
pos (Greek #4459)
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
KJV usage: how, after (by) what manner (means), that. (Occasionally unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: poce
Origin: adverb from the base of 4226
shall it be known
ginosko (Greek #1097)
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
KJV usage: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
Pronounce: ghin-oce'-ko
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
what
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
is piped
auleo (Greek #832)
to play the flute
KJV usage: pipe.
Pronounce: ow-leh'-o
Origin: from 836
or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
harped
kitharizo (Greek #2789)
to play on a lyre
KJV usage: harp.
Pronounce: kith-ar-id'-zo
Origin: from 2788
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or, tunes.

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Co. 13:1• 1Si yo hablase lenguas humanas y angélicas, y no tengo caridad, vengo á ser como metal que resuena, ó címbalo que retiñe. (1 Co. 13:1)
except.
1 Co. 14:8• 8Y si la trompeta diere sonido incierto, ¿quién se apercibirá á la batalla? (1 Co. 14:8)
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Nm. 10:2‑10• 2Hazte dos trompetas de plata; de obra de martillo las harás, las cuales te servirán para convocar la congregación, y para hacer mover el campo.
 3Y cuando las tocaren, toda la congregación se juntará á ti á la puerta del tabernáculo del testimonio.
 4Mas cuando tocaren sólo la una, entonces se congregarán á ti los príncipes, las cabezas de los millares de Israel.
 5Y cuando tocareis alarma, entonces moverán el campo de los que están alojados al oriente.
 6Y cuando tocareis alarma la segunda vez, entonces moverán el campo de los que están alojados al mediodía: alarma tocarán á sus partidas.
 7Empero cuando hubiereis de juntar la congregación, tocaréis, mas no con sonido de alarma.
 8Y los hijos de Aarón, los sacerdotes, tocarán las trompetas; y las tendréis por estatuto perpetuo por vuestras generaciones.
 9Y cuando viniereis á la guerra en vuestra tierra contra el enemigo que os molestare, tocaréis alarma con las trompetas: y seréis en memoria delante de Jehová vuestro Dios, y seréis salvos de vuestros enemigos.
 10Y en el día de vuestra alegría, y en vuestras solemnidades, y en los principios de vuestros meses, tocaréis las trompetas sobre vuestros holocaustos, y sobre los sacrificios de vuestras paces, y os serán por memoria delante de vuestro Dios: Yo Jehová vuestro Dios. (Nm. 10:2‑10)
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Mt. 11:17• 17Y dicen: Os tañimos flauta, y no bailasteis; os endechamos, y no lamentasteis. (Mt. 11:17)
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Lc. 7:32• 32Semejantes son á los muchachos sentados en la plaza, y que dan voces los unos á los otros, y dicen: Os tañimos con flautas, y no bailasteis: os endechamos, y no llorasteis. (Lc. 7:32)
sounds.
or, tunes.
• The Apostle insists largely on the necessity for making oneself understood, whether one speaks, or sings, or prays. (“1 Corinthians 14” by J.N. Darby)
• The sounds must be distinguished and understood in order to the wished for result. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 14:1-12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Even lifeless things giving a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction to the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

W. Kelly Translation

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Nevertheless lifeless things giving sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction to the notes, how shall be known what is piped or what is harped?