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γλῶσσα

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
γλῶσσα, -ης, ἡ
Greek transliteration: 
glōssa
Simplified transliteration: 
glossa
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1100
GK Number: 
1185
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
50
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-1c
Gloss: 
tongue; language; sometimes refers to the supernatural gift of tongues (see {2255})
Definition: 
the tongue, Mk. 7:33, 35, et al.; meton. speech, talk, 1 Jn. 3:18; a tongue, language, Acts 2:11; 1 Cor. 13:1, et al.; meton. a language not proper to a speaker, a gift or faculty of such language, Mk. 16:17; 1 Cor. 14:13, 14, 26, et al.; from Hebrew, a nation, as defined by its language, Rev. 5:9, et al.; let. a tongue-shaped flale, Acts 2:3

Greek-English Concordance for γλῶσσα

Mark 7:33 Taking him aside from the crowd privately, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears, and after spitting, he touched his tongue (glōssēs | γλώσσης | gen sg fem).
Mark 7:35 And immediately the man’s ears were opened, that which bound his tongue (glōssēs | γλώσσης | gen sg fem) was loosened, and he began to speak clearly.
Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem);
Luke 1:64 Instantly his mouth was opened and his tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) loosed, and he began to speak, praising God.
Luke 16:24 And calling out he said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem), for I am in anguish in this flame.’
Acts 2:3 And there appeared to them tongues (glōssai | γλῶσσαι | nom pl fem) spreading out like fire, and one came to rest on each one of them.
Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak with other tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:11 Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians — we hear them telling in our own tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) the mighty works of God.”
Acts 2:26 on account of this my heart rejoiced, and my tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) was glad; moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope.
Acts 10:46 For they were hearing them speaking with tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) and magnifying God. Then Peter declared,
Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) and prophesied.
Romans 3:13 Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) they deceive; the poison of asps is under their lips;
Romans 14:11 For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me, and every tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) will give praise to God.”
1 Corinthians 12:10 to another performance of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem), and to another interpretation of tongues (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem).
1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, those able to help others, those who can provide guidance, and various kinds of tongues (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem).
1 Corinthians 12:30 Not all have gifts of healing, do they? Not all speak in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), do they? Not all are able to interpret, are they?
1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) of men and of angels, but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:8 Love never comes to an end. But if there are prophecies, they will be set aside; if there are tongues (glōssai | γλῶσσαι | nom pl fem), they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be set aside.
1 Corinthians 14:2 For the one speaking in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem) speaks not to men but to God; indeed, no one understands him, yet he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem) edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:5 Now I would like all of you to speak in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), unless he interprets so that the church may receive edification.
1 Corinthians 14:6 But as it is, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), how will I benefit you unless I impart to you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
1 Corinthians 14:9 So it is with you; if you do not speak a clear message with your tongue (glōssēs | γλώσσης | gen sg fem), how will anyone know what is being said? You will be speaking into the air.
1 Corinthians 14:13 For this reason, the one who speaks in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem) should pray that he will be able to interpret.
1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem), my spirit prays but my mind is unproductive.
1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank God I speak in (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) more than all of you;
1 Corinthians 14:19 however, in church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, so as to instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem).
1 Corinthians 14:22 So then tongues (glōssai | γλῶσσαι | nom pl fem) are for a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is not for unbelievers but for believers.
1 Corinthians 14:23 So if the whole church assembles in the same place and everyone is speaking in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), and outsiders or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
1 Corinthians 14:26 What then is the outcome, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem), an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
1 Corinthians 14:27 If any speak in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem), it should be only two, or at the most three, and each in turn; and someone must interpret.
1 Corinthians 14:39 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem).
Philippians 2:11 and every tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
James 1:26 If someone thinks that he is religious, yet does not bridle his tongue (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem) but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
James 3:5 So also is the tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) a small member, yet it boasts of great things. See how large a forest is set on fire by such a small flame.
James 3:6 And the tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) is a fire! The tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) is a world of iniquity among our members; it defiles the whole body, sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell.
James 3:8 But the tongue (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem), no one is able to tame; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
1 Peter 3:10 For “The one who desires to love life and to see good days, let him keep his tongue (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem) from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love, not in word or speech (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem) but in action and truth.
Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe, language (glōssēs | γλώσσης | gen sg fem), people, and nation.
Revelation 7:9 After this I looked, and behold, a vast multitude that no one could count, people from every nation, tribe, cultural group, and language (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem), standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands,
Revelation 10:11 Then they said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and languages (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) and kings.”
Revelation 11:9 For three and a half days those from every people and tribe and language (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem) and nation will gaze at their dead bodies and refuse to let them be placed in a tomb.
Revelation 13:7 The beast was allowed to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every tribe and people and language (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem) and nation.
Revelation 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth — to every nation, tribe, language (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem), and people.
Revelation 16:10 The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. People gnawed their tongues (glōssas | γλώσσας | acc pl fem) in pain
Revelation 17:15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters that you saw, where the prostitute is seated, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages (glōssai | γλῶσσαι | nom pl fem).