GreekG1100Noun (Feminine)

γλῶσσα

glōssa

47Occurrences
G1100Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)

of uncertain affinity;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.the tongue, as the organ of speech
2.a tongue, language
LXX: chiefly for לָשׁוֹן

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

γλῶσσα appears 47 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Corinthians
19
Revelation
8
Acts
6
James
4
Mark
3
Luke
2
Romans
2
1 John
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 12:10BSB

to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:9BSB

So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

1 Corinthians 14:39BSB

So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

James 1:26BSB

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

Philippians 2:11BSB

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

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