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1 Corinthians 14

1 Cor. 14:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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What
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
is it
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
then
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
? I will pray
proseuchomai (Greek #4336)
to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
KJV usage: pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2172
with the spirit
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
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
n, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
I will pray
proseuchomai (Greek #4336)
to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
KJV usage: pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2172
with the understanding
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
nous (Greek #3563)
the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
KJV usage: mind, understanding. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: nooce
Origin: probably from the base of 1097
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
: I will sing
psallo (Greek #5567)
to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
KJV usage: make melody, sing (psalms).
Pronounce: psal'-lo
Origin: probably strengthened from ψάω (to rub or touch the surface; compare 5597)
o with the spirit
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
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
I will sing
psallo (Greek #5567)
to twitch or twang, i.e. to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
KJV usage: make melody, sing (psalms).
Pronounce: psal'-lo
Origin: probably strengthened from ψάω (to rub or touch the surface; compare 5597)
with the understanding
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
nous (Greek #3563)
the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
KJV usage: mind, understanding. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: nooce
Origin: probably from the base of 1097
q also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
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John 4:24• 24God is a Spirit; and his worshippers must worship [him] in spirit and truth. (John 4:24)
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Eph. 5:19• 19speaking to each other in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting in your heart to the Lord; (Eph. 5:19)
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Col. 3:16• 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
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Psa. 47:7•  (Psa. 47:7)

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Cor. 10:19• 19What say I then? that an idol-sacrifice is anything, or that an idol is anything? (1 Cor. 10:19)
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Rom. 3:5• 5But if our unrighteousness commend God's righteousness, what shall we say? [Is] God unrighteous who inflicteth wrath? I speak according to man. (Rom. 3:5)
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Rom. 8:31• 31What then shall we say to these things? If God [be] for us, who against us? (Rom. 8:31)
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Phil. 1:18• 18What then? Notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is announced, and in this I rejoice, yea, and I will rejoice; (Phil. 1:18)
I will pray with the spirit.
1 Cor. 14:19• 19but in an assembly I desire to speak five words with my understanding, that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. (1 Cor. 14:19)
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John 4:23‑24• 23But an hour is coming and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for also the Father seeketh such as his worshippers.
 24God is a Spirit; and his worshippers must worship [him] in spirit and truth. (John 4:23‑24)
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Rom. 1:9• 9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always at my prayers (Rom. 1:9)
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Eph. 5:17‑20• 17On this account be not foolish, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].
 18And be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled with [the] Spirit,
 19speaking to each other in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting in your heart to the Lord;
 20giving thanks always for all things in [the] name of our Lord Jesus Christ to him that is God and Father, (Eph. 5:17‑20)
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Eph. 6:18• 18with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (Eph. 6:18)
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Col. 3:16• 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
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Jude 20• 20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in [the] Holy Spirit, (Jude 20)
and I will sing.
Psa. 47:7•  (Psa. 47:7)
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Rom. 12:1‑2• 1I exhort you then, brethren, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, your intelligent service;
 2and not to fashion yourselves to this age but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind that ye may prove what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Rom. 12:1‑2)
• Communion is the joy of the assembly; at the least edification is indispensable. What cannot be understood by the assembly as such has no claim to be heard there, unless there were interpretation. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 14:13-25” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding.

W. Kelly Translation

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What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding.