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 timesAppears 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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