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1 Corinthians 14:21

1 Corinthians 14:21
In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Wherefore tongues are for a sign,.... Of wrath and punishment inflicted on a rebellious and unbelieving people, and not…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

In the law it is written - This passage is found in Isa 38:11-12. The word “law” here seems to mean the same as…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

In the law it is written - But the passage quoted is in Isa 28:11. Here is no contradiction, for the term תירה torah,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:21-25

In this passage the apostle pursues the argument, and reasons from other topics; as,

I. Tongues, as the Corinthians used…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

In the law it is written The law here stands for the whole Old Testament, as we might naturally expect from St Paul's…

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