Greek Interlinear
1 Corinthians 13:1 Interlinear
“Though with the tongues of men I speak and of angels charity and not have I am become brass as sounding or cymbal a tinkling”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ἐὰν | G1437 | Though | a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty |
| 2 | ταῖς | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 3 | γλώσσαις | G1100 | with the tongues | the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired) |
| 4 | τῶν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 5 | ἀνθρώπων | G444 | of men | man-faced, i.e., a human being |
| 6 | λαλῶ | G2980 | I speak | to talk, i.e., utter words |
| 7 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 8 | τῶν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 9 | ἀγγέλων | G32 | of angels | compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor |
| 10 | ἀγάπην | G26 | charity | love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast |
| 11 | δὲ | G1161 | and | but, and, etc |
| 12 | μὴ | G3361 | not | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether |
| 13 | ἔχω | G2192 | have | to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio |
| 14 | γέγονα | G1096 | I am become | to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.) |
| 15 | χαλκὸς | G5475 | brass | copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it) |
| 16 | ἠχῶν | G2278 | as sounding | to make a loud noise, i.e., reverberate |
| 17 | ἢ | G2228 | or | disjunctive, or; comparative, than |
| 18 | κύμβαλον | G2950 | cymbal | a "cymbal" (as hollow) |
| 19 | ἀλαλάζον | G214 | a tinkling | to vociferate, i.e., (by implication) to wail; figuratively, to clang |
Verse Context
1 Corinthians 13:1 (current)Though with the tongues of men I speak and of angels charity and not have I am become brass as sounding or cymbal a tinkling
1 Corinthians 13:2And though I have the gift of prophecy And understand...