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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:5 Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:5 Now I wish that all of you spoke in unknown tongues, but even more [I wish] that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater [and more useful] than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains [what he says], so that the church may be edified [instructed, improved, strengthened]. |
Subject: IS TONGUES FOR TODAY? |
Bible Note: 'The word "Word" in the Hebrew language is "logos" which means plan'? ??? In the Hebrew language? The word "Word" is "logos" in the GREEK language. Plan? "WORD. ([the GREEK word] *logos*, Strong's # 3056) denotes (I) 'the expression of thought'--not the mere name of an object--(a) as embodying a conception or idea...(b) a saying or statement...(c) discourse, speech, of instruction, etc." (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words). 'John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 'Word 'Gr. "Logos" (arm. "Memra," used in the Targums, or Heb. paraphrases, for God). The Greek term means, '(1) a thought or concept; '(2) the expression or utterance of that thought. As a designation of Christ, therefore, Logos is peculiarly felicitous because, '(1) in Him are embodied all the treasures of the divine wisdom, the collective "thought" of God 1 Corinthians 1:24; Ephesians 3:11; Colossians 2:2,3 and, '(2) He is from eternity, but especially in His incarnation, the utterance or expression of the Person, and "thought" of Deity John 1:3-5,9,14-18; 14:9-11; Colossians 2:9. 'In the Being, Person, and work of Christ, Deity is told out' (Scofield, C.I. "Scofield Reference Notes on John 1". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/ScofieldReferenceNotes/). 1917. According to Strong's KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon, 'A Greek philosopher named Heraclitus first used the term Logos around 600 B.C. to designate the divine reason or plan which coordinates a changing universe. This word was well suited to John's purpose in John 1.' However, this word is not at all suited to your purpose, HamsteRulz. Your posted explanation of the word 'logos' would best be preceded by the phrase "Once upon a time...". |