1 Corinthians 14:6

New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?"

Word-by-Word Analysis

Now

אָח

ʼâch

H251

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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if I

בּוֹא

bôwʼ

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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unto you

דָבַר

dâbar

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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with

לָשׁוֹן

lâshôwn

H3956

the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame,...

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what shall I

יַעַל

yaʻal

H3276

properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)

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you

לֹא

lôʼ

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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I shall

דָבַר

dâbar

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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to you

אוֹ

ʼôw

H176

desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if

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by

חָזוֹן

châzôwn

H2377

a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle

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or by

דַּעַת

daʻath

H1847

knowledge

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or by

נְבוּאָה

nᵉbûwʼâh

H5017

inspired teaching

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or by

לֶקַח

leqach

H3948

properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) invei...

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Key Terms in This Verse

prophesying H5017

נְבוּאָה nᵉbûwʼâh

inspired teaching

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revelation H2377

חָזוֹן châzôwn

a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle

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tongues H3956

לָשׁוֹן lâshôwn

the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of water)

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either H176

אוֹ ʼôw

desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if

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profit H3276

יַעַל yaʻal

properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)

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doctrine H3948

לֶקַח leqach

properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement

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speaking H1696

דָבַר dâbar

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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except H3808

לֹא lôʼ

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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knowledge H1847

דַּעַת daʻath

knowledge

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speak H1696

דָבַר dâbar

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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Cross References

Ephesians 1:17 cross-reference

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

2 Timothy 3:16 cross-reference

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Romans 6:17 cross-reference

But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

1 Corinthians 14:1 cross-reference

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Matthew 16:26 cross-reference

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

2 Corinthians 12:1 cross-reference

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Matthew 11:25 cross-reference

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

2 Corinthians 11:6 cross-reference

But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

Romans 15:14 cross-reference

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

Matthew 16:17 cross-reference

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

Philippians 3:15 cross-reference

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

2 Timothy 4:2 cross-reference

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Jeremiah 23:32 cross-reference

Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: there...

Titus 3:8 cross-reference

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto ...

2 Timothy 2:14 cross-reference

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

2 Timothy 3:10 cross-reference

But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

Acts 2:42 cross-reference

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Jeremiah 16:19 cross-reference

O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanit...

2 Corinthians 12:7 cross-reference

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above mea...

2 Peter 3:18 cross-reference

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

2 Peter 1:5 cross-reference

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

1 Corinthians 10:33 cross-reference

Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Romans 16:17 cross-reference

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

Ephesians 3:4 cross-reference

Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

Hebrews 13:9 cross-reference

Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

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