The meaning of “γλῶσσα”
Understanding glōssa reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity tongue. - the tongue - by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
γλῶσσα
of uncertain affinity tongue. - the tongue - by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:35 | “And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.” Word: γλῶσσα (glōssa) | |
| Acts 2:26 | “Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:” Word: γλῶσσα (glōssa) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:9 | “So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.” Word: γλῶσσα (glōssa) | |
| James 3:6 | “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.” Word: γλῶσσα (glōssa) | |
| 1 John 3:18 | “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” Word: γλῶσσα (glōssa) |