1 Corinthians 14:2

For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:2

BSB

For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

AKJV

For he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God: for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

CPDV

For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries.

ERV

For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

NHEB

For the one who speaks in another language speaks not to people, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.

SMT

For he speaking in a tongue speaks not to men, but to God: (for none hears; and in the spirit he speaks mysteries.)

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 14:2

ForG1063ConjunctionhethatspeakethG2980VerbinanunknowntongueG1100Noun Feminine speakethG2980Verb notG3756untomenG444Noun Masculine butG235ConjunctionuntoGodG2316Noun Masculine forG1063ConjunctionnomanG3762 understandethG191VerbhimhowbeitG1161ConjunctioninthespiritG4151Noun NeuterhespeakethG2980Verb mysteriesG3466Noun Neuter

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:2

Summary

Unknown tongues speak mysteries to God alone.

Event

Explaining tongues nature

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD