γλῶσσα

glōssaNoun (Feminine)G1100

tongue

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

1.the tongue, as the organ of speech
2.a tongue, language
LXX Usage: chiefly for לָשׁוֹן

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

47 times

Appears 47 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
19
Revelation
8
Acts
6
James
4
Mark
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:10
  • 1 Corinthians 14:9
  • 1 Corinthians 14:39
  • James 1:26
  • Philippians 2:11

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