1 Corinthians 14:8
“For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound,.... That is not plain and manifest, so as that it cannot be known on what…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound - The trumpet was used commonly in war. It is a well-known wind instrument,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If the trumpet give an uncertain sound - If, when the soldier should prepare himself for the battle, the trumpet should…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:6-14
In this paragraph he goes on to show how vain a thing the ostentation of speaking unknown and unintelligible language…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound An indistinctsound, that which conveys no clear impression to the mind. The…
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