1 Corinthians 12:10

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1 Corinthians 12:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

King James Version KJV

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

American Standard Version ASV

and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits: to another divers kinds of tongues; and to another the interpretation of tongues:

Bible in Basic English BBE

And to another the power of working wonders; and to another the prophet's word; and to another the power of testing spirits; to another different sorts of tongues; and to another the power of making clear the sense of the tongues:

Free Bible Version FBV

Another is given the ability to perform miracles. Another receives the gift of prophecy. Another is given the gift of spiritual discernment. Another receives the ability to speak different languages, while another is given the gift of interpreting languages.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And to another the operations of great workes: and to another, prophecie: and to another, the discerning of spirits: and to another, diuersities of tongues: and to another, the interpretation of tongues.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and to another in-workings of mighty deeds; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits; and to another [divers] kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues:

World English Bible WEB

and to another workings of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of languages, and to another the interpretation of languages.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, discerning of spirits; to another, divers kinds of languages; to another, the interpretation of languages:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning of spirits; to another, diverse kinds of tongues; to another, interpretation of speeches.

Translation for Translators T4T

To others, he gives the power to perform miracles. To others, he gives the ability to speak messages that come directly from God. To others, he gives the ability to tell if a message is really from God or not. To others he gives the ability to speak messages in languages [MTY] that they have not learned. To others, he gives the ability to tell the meaning of those messages [MTY].

Plain English Version PEV

The same Holy Spirit gives another person the power to do great things. And he gives another person the power to tell messages straight from God. The same Holy Spirit gives another person the power to know if something comes from God’s spirit, or if it comes from bad spirits. He gives another person the power to talk in special languages, and he gives another person the power to say what those special language words mean.

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1 Corinthians 12:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK αλλω δε ενεργηματα δυναμεων αλλω δε προφητεια αλλω δε διακρισεις πνευματων ετερω δε γενη γλωσσων αλλω δε ερμηνεια γλωσσων

αλλω allos G243 another Adj-DSM

δε de G1161 then Conj

ενεργηματα energēma G1755 working Noun-NPN

δυναμεων dunamis G1411 power Noun-GPF

αλλω allos G243 another Adj-DSM

δε de G1161 then Conj

προφητεια prophēteia G4394 prophecy Noun-NSF

αλλω allos G243 another Adj-DSM

δε de G1161 then Conj

διακρισεις diakrisis G1253 discernment Noun-NPF

πνευματων pneuma G4151 spirit/breath: spirit Noun-GPN

ετερω heteros G2087 other Adj-DSM

δε de G1161 then Conj

γενη genos G1085 family: descendant Noun-NPN

γλωσσων glōssa G1100 tongue Noun-GPF

αλλω allos G243 another Adj-DSM

δε de G1161 then Conj

ερμηνεια hermēneia G2058 interpretation Noun-NSF

γλωσσων glōssa G1100 tongue Noun-GPF

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Greek Word Reference — 1 Corinthians 12:10

αλλω allos G243 "another" Adj-DSM

In the Bible, this word means another or different, used in many contexts, such as in Matthew 20:3 and 1 Corinthians 3:10. It can also mean the other or others, like in John 19:32 and 1 Corinthians 14:29. This word is used to show a distinction between things.

Definition: ἄλλος, -η, -ο, (cf. Lat. alius, Eng. else), [in LXX for אַחֵר ,אֶחָד, etc. ;] other, another: absol., Mat.20:3, al.; ἄ. δέ, 1Co.3:10 12:8; pl., Mrk.6:15; attached to a noun, Mat.2:12 4:21, al.; with art., ὁ ἄ., the other, Mat.5:39, Jhn.19:32 (Bl., §47, 8); οἱ ἄ., the others, the rest, Jhn.20:25, 1Co.14:29; ἄ. πρὸς ἄλλον = πρὸς ἀλλήλους (BL, §48, 10), Act.2:12; ἄλλ᾽ (i.e. ἄλλο) ἤ (Bl., §77, 13), Luk.12:51; before πλήν, Mrk.12:32; εἰ μή, Jhn.6:22; παρά with accusative, 1Co.3:11. SYN.: ἕτερος, which see ἄ. denotes numerical, ἕ. qualitative difference (Cremer, 89). ἄ. generally "denotes simply distinction of individuals, ἕ. involves the secondary idea of difference in kind" (see Lft., Meyer, Ramsay, on Gal.1:6, 7; Tr., Syn., §xcv; BL, §51, 6; M, Pr., 79f., 246; MM, VGT, s.vv.). As to whether the distinction can be maintained in 1Co.12:8, 10 see ICC, in l., and on Heb.11:35f., see Westc, in l. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 140 NT verses. KJV: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:16; Luke 22:59; Hebrews 4:8.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Definition: δέ (before vowels δ᾽; on the general neglect of the elision in NT, see WH, App., 146; Tdf., Pr., 96), post-positive conjunctive particle; __1. copulative, but, in the next place, and, now (Abbott, JG, 104): Mat.1:2ff., 2Co.6:15, 16, 2Pe.1:5-7; in repetition for emphasis, Rom.3:21, 22, 9:30, 1Co.2:6, Gal.2:2, Php.2:8; in transition to something new, Mat.1:18, 2:19, Luk.13:1, Jhn.7:14, Act.6:1, Rom.8:28, 1Co.7:1 8:1, al.; in explanatory parenthesis or addition, Jhn.3:19, Rom.5:8, 1Co.1:12, Eph.2:4, 5:32, al.; ὡς δέ, Jhn.2:9; καὶ . . . δέ, but also, Mat.10:18, Luk.1:76, Jhn.6:51, Rom.11:23, al.; καὶ ἐὰν δέ, yea even if, Jhn.8:16. __2. Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing μέν (which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without μέν; Bl., §77, 12): ἐὰν δέ, Mat.6:14, 23, al.; ἐγὼ (σὺ, etc.) δέ, Mat.5:22, 6:6, Mrk.8:29, al.; ὁ δέ, αὐτὸς δέ, Mrk.1:45, Luk.4:40, al.; after a negation, Mat.6:19, 20, Rom.3:4, 1Th.5:21, al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

ενεργηματα energēma G1755 "working" Noun-NPN

This word means an effect or result of something, like an operation or working. In 1 Corinthians 12:6 and 10, it refers to the working of God in people's lives. It's about what God does in us.

Definition: ἐνέργημα, -τος, τό (ἐνεργέω), effect, operation (Polyb.): pl., 1Co.12:6 12:10 (Cremer, 262, 713).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: operation, working See also: 1 Corinthians 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10.

δυναμεων dunamis G1411 "power" Noun-GPF

Power or strength, like miraculous ability, as seen in Matthew 25:15 and Acts 3:12, referring to the power to perform miracles or great deeds.

Definition: δύναμις, -εως, ἡ (δύναμαι), [in LXX for עֹז ,גּבוּרָה ,צָבָה ,(חֵיל) חַיִל, etc.; 35 words in all ;] power, might, strength; relatively, ability, power to perform: Mat.25:15, Act.3:12, Heb.11:11; κατὰ δ., 2Co.8:3; παρὰ δ., ib.; ὑπὲρ δ., 2Co.1:8; of pecuniary ability, 2Co.8:3, Rev.18:3; absol., power, might: Luk.24:49, Act.1:8; opposite to ἀσθένεια, 1Co.15:43; ἡ δ. τ. ἁμαρτίας, 1Co.15:56; of power in action, Rom.1:16, 20 1Co.1:18, Php.3:10, al.; ἡ δ. τ. θεοῦ, Mat.22:29, Mrk.12:24, Rom.1:20, al.; opposite to μόρφωσις, 2Ti.3:5; in doxologies, Rev.4:11 7:12, al.; ἐν δ., Mrk.9:1, Luk.4:36, Rom.1:4, al.; of the power of performing miracles, Act.6:8, 2Th.2:9; pl., Mat.13:54, Mrk.6:14, Gal.3:5, al.; of the force or meaning of a word (Plat., al.), 1Co.14:11. By meton., of persons or things; __(a) of God, Mat.26:64, Mrk.14:62 (Dalman, Words, 200ff.); __(b) of angels, Rom.8:38, Eph.1:21, 1Pe.3:22; __(with) of armies, pl. [LXX for צְבָאוֹת ], metaphorically, of the stars, Mat.24:29, Mrk.13:25, Luk.21:26; __(d) of that wh. manifests God's power: Christ, 1Co.1:24; τ. εὐαγγέλλιον, Rom.1:16; ἡ δ. τ. κυρίου, 1Co.5:4; __(e) of mighty works (Tr., Syn., §xci), δ. ποιεῖν, Mrk.6:5 9:39; pl., Mat.7:22, Mrk.6:2, Luk.10:13, al.; σημεῖακ. δ., Act.8:13; δ. κ. τέρατα κ. σημεῖα, Act.2:22, 2Co.12:12. SYN.: βία, ἐνέργεια, ἐξουσία, ἰσχύς, κράτος (see Tr., l.with; Cremer, 218, 236; DB, i, 616; iv, 29; DCG, i, 607; ii, 188). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 116 NT verses. KJV: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work See also: 1 Corinthians 1:18; Luke 1:17; 1 Peter 1:5.

αλλω allos G243 "another" Adj-DSM

Usage: Occurs in 140 NT verses. KJV: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:16; Luke 22:59; Hebrews 4:8.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

προφητεια prophēteia G4394 "prophecy" Noun-NSF

Prophecy refers to the gift of interpreting God's will and purpose, as seen in Matthew 13:14 and 2 Peter 1:20-21. It involves predicting or speaking God's message.

Definition: προφητεία, -ας, ἡ (προψητεύω) [in LXX for נְבוּאָה, חָזוֹן ;] the gift (and its exercise) of interpreting the Divine will and purpose, prophecy, prophesying: of OT prophecy, Mat.13:14, 2Pe.1:20-21; of NT prophecy, Rom.12:6, 1Co.12:10 13:2 14:6 14:22, 1Ti.4:14, Rev.11:6 22:19; pl., 1Co.13:8, 1Th.5:20, 1Ti.1:18; οἱ λόγοι τῆς π., Rev.1:3 22:7, 10 22:18; τ. πνεῦμα τῆς π., Rev.19:10 (Luc., FlJ, LXX, π.; see Deiss., BS, 235 f.; MM, xxii).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 19 NT verses. KJV: prophecy, prophesying See also: 1 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 1:3.

αλλω allos G243 "another" Adj-DSM

Usage: Occurs in 140 NT verses. KJV: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:16; Luke 22:59; Hebrews 4:8.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

διακρισεις diakrisis G1253 "discernment" Noun-NPF

Discernment is the act of judgment or estimation, as seen in Romans 14:1 and 1 Corinthians 12:10. It involves using wisdom to understand and evaluate situations.

Definition: διά-κρισις, -εως, ἡ (διακρίνω) [in LXX for מִפְלָשׂ, Job.37:16 * ;] the act of judgment, discernment: Rom.14:1, 1Co.12:10, Heb.5:14.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 3 NT verses. KJV: discern(-ing), disputation See also: 1 Corinthians 12:10; Hebrews 5:14; Romans 14:1.

πνευματων pneuma G4151 "spirit/breath: spirit" Noun-GPN

The Greek word for spirit or breath refers to the vital principle or mental disposition of a person, as seen in John 3:8 and 1 Corinthians 5:5. It can also mean a superhuman spirit, like the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:2.

Definition: πνεῦμα, -τος, τό, [in LXX chiefly and very frequently for רוּחַ ;] __1. of air in motion; __(a) wind: Jhn.3:8; pl., Heb.1:7 (LXX); __(b) breath: π. ζωῆς, Rev.11:11; π. τοῦ στόματος, figuratively, 2Th.2:8 (cf. Ps 32 (33)6). __2. Of the vital principle, the spirit (Arist., Polyb., al.): Luk.8:55, Jhn.19:30, Act.7:59, al.; opposite to σάρξ, Mat.26:41, Mrk.14:38, 1Co.5:5, al.; to σῶμα, Rom.8:10, 1Co.6:17 7:34, 1Pe.4:6; to ψυχή, Php.1:27, Heb.4:12; τὸ π. καὶ ἡ ψ. καὶ τ. σῶμα, 1Th.5:23 (M, Th., in l.); dative, τῷ π., in spirit, Mrk.2:8 8:12, Jhn.11:33 13:21, Act.18:25, Rom.12:11, 1Co.7:34, 1Pe.3:18, al.; of the human spirit of Christ, Rom.1:4, 1Ti.3:16. __3. spirit, i.e. frame of mind, disposition, influence: Luk.1:17, Rom.8:15, 1Co.4:21, Gal 6:1, Eph.2:2, 2Ti.1:7, 1Jn.4:6, al. __4. An incorporeal being, a spirit: Luk.24:37, 39 Act.23:8; π. ὁ θεός, God is spirit, Jhn.4:24; πατὴρ τῶν π., Heb.12:9; of disembodied human beings, Heb.12:23, 1Pe.3:19 (ICC, in l.; DB, iii, 795); of angels. Heb.1:14; of demons or evil spirits, Mat.8:16, Mrk.9:20, Luk.9:39, al.; π. πύθυωνα, Act.16:16; πνεύματα δαιμονίων, Rev.16:14; π. δαιμονίου ἀκαθάρτου, Luk.4:33; π. ἀσθενείας (Bl., §35, 5), Luk.13:11; π. ἀκάθαρτον, Mat.10:1, Mrk.1:23, Luk.4:36, Act.5:16; π. ἄλαλον (καὶ κωφόν), Mrk.9:17, 25; πονηρόν, Luk.7:21, Act.19:12, al. __5. Of the Holy Spirit, π. ἅγιον, τὸ ἅ. π., τὸ π. τὸ ἅ. τὸ π., π. (the article as a rule being used when the Spirit is regarded as a Person or a Divine Power, and omitted when the reference is to an operation, influence or gift of the Spirit; see WM, 151:5; Bl., §46, 7): anarth., Mat.1:18 3:11, 16 4:1, Mrk.1:8 (Swete, in l.), ib.10, Luk.1:15, Jhn.7:39, Act.19:2, Rom.5:5, 1Co.2:4, al.; with art., Mat.4:1 12:31, 32 Mrk.1:10 3:29, Luk.2:26, Jhn.7:36 14:26, Act.4:31 5:3, Rom.8:16, al.; (τὸ) π. (τοῦ) θεοῦ, Mat.3:16, Rom.8:9, Eph.3:16, 1Jn.4:2, al.; τὸ π. τ. πατρός, Mat.10:20; π. θεοῦ ζῶντος, 2Co.3:3; (τὸ) π. τοῦ κυρίου, Luk.4:18, Act.5:9 8:39; τὸ π. Ἰησοῦ, Act.16:7; Χριστοῦ, Rom.8:9; Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, Php.1:19; τὸ π. τ. ἀληθείας, Jhn.15:26 16:13, 1Jn.4:6; λείγει (μαρτυρεῖ) τὸ π. (τὸ ἅγιον), Act.21:11 28:25, 1Ti.4:1, Heb.3:7 10:15, Rev.14:13; before τ. ἐκκλησίαις, Rev.2:7, 11 17, 29, 3:6, 12, 22; ἐν τ. π., Luk.2:27; κατὰ πνεῦμα, Rom.8:4, 5; ἐξ ὕδατος καὶ π., Jhn.3:5, διὰ πνεύματος αἰωνίου, Heb.9:14; ἐν ἁγιασμῷ πνεύματος, 2Th.2:13, 1Pe.1:2; ἓν π., 1Co.12:13, Eph.2:18 4:4; ὁ δὲ κύριος τὸ π. ἐστιν, 2Co.3:17; of that which is effected or governed by the Spirit, opposite to γράμμα, Rom.2:29 7:6, 2Co.3:6. SYN.: νοῦς, which in NT is contrasted with π. as "the action of the understanding in man with that of the spiritual or ecstatic impulse" (DB, iv, 612); ψυχή — the usual term in cl. psychology—in NT, "expresses man as apart from God, a separate individual, π. expresses man as drawing his life from God" (DB, 1-vol., 872). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 350 NT verses. KJV: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind See also: 1 Corinthians 2:4; Acts 7:59; 1 Peter 1:2.

ετερω heteros G2087 "other" Adj-DSM

This word means something or someone that is different or other, like in Luke 5:7 where it talks about another boat. It's used to distinguish one thing from another.

Definition: ἕτερος, -α, -ον, [in LXX chiefly for אַחֵר ;] distributive pron., prop. dual (BL, §13, 5; 51, 6), denoting the second of a pair, but in late Gk. encroaching on ἄλλος (M, Pr., 79f.); __1. of number, other; with art., the other; __(a) of two, Luk.5:7 9:56, al.; opposite to ὁ πρῶτος, Mat.21:30; ὁ εἷς, Mat.6:24, Luk.7:41, Act.23:6, al.; ἕ. μὲν . . . ἕ. δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.15:40; the next: Luk.6:6 9:56 (sc. ἡμέρα, Xen.), Act.20:15 27:3; = ὁ πλησίον, one's neighbour: Rom.2:1 13:8, 1Co.6:1, al.; __(b) of more than two, another: Mat.8:21 11:3, Luk.6:6 22:65, Jhn.19:37, Rom.8:39, al.; pl., Act.2:13; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δὲ . . . ἕ. δέ, Mat.16:14; τινὲς . . . ἕ. δέ, Luk.11:16. __2. Of kind or quality, other, another, different (Plat., Dem., al.): Mrk.16:[12], Luk.9:29, Act.2:4, 1Co.14:21, 2Co.11:4, Gal.1:6, al. (cf. ἑτερό-γλωσσος, -διδασκαλέω, -ζυγέω). SYN.: ἄλλος, which see (see reff. ut supr., also Robertson, Gr., 748ff.). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 93 NT verses. KJV: altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange See also: 1 Corinthians 3:4; Luke 3:18; Hebrews 5:6.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

γενη genos G1085 "family: descendant" Noun-NPN

This word refers to family, descendants, or a nation. In Acts 4:6 and 7:13, it describes a person's family or ancestry. It can also mean a specific group or kind of people.

Definition: γένος, -ους, τό (γίγνομαι), [in LXX for עַם, מִין, זֶרַע, etc. ;] __1. family: Act.4:6 7:13 13:26. __2. offspring: Act.17:28, 29 Rev.22:16. __3. race, nation; Mrk.7:28, Act.4:36 7:19 18:2, 24, 2Co.11:26, Php.3:5, Gal.1:14, 1Pe.2:9. __4. kind, sort, class: Mat.13:47 17:21, Rec., Mrk.9:29, 1Co.12:10, 28 14:10.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 21 NT verses. KJV: born, country(-man), diversity, generation, kind(-red), nation, offspring, stock See also: 1 Corinthians 12:10; Acts 17:28; 1 Peter 2:9.

γλωσσων glōssa G1100 "tongue" Noun-GPF

The tongue refers to the organ of speech, as seen in Mark 7:33 and 35. It can also mean a language, such as in Acts 2:11. The Bible talks about the tongue as a powerful tool for communication and expression.

Definition: γλῶσσα, -ης, ἡ, [in LXX chiefly for לָשׁוֹן ;] __1. the tongue, as the organ of speech: Mrk.7:33, 35 Luk.1:64 16:24, Act.2:26" (LXX), Rom.3:13 (LXX) 14:11 (LXX), 1Co.14:9, Php.2:11, Jas.1:26 3:5, 6 8, 1Pe.3:10" (LXX), 1Jo.3:18, Rev.16:10; of a tongue-like object, Act.2:3. __2. a tongue, language: Act.2:11; joined with φυλή, λαός, ἔθνος, frequently in pl., Rev.5:9 7:9 10:11 11:9 13:7 14:6 17:15; λαλεῖν ἑτέραις γ., Act.2:4; γ. λαλεῖν καιναῖς, WH, txt. (RV, mg., omit καιναῖς), Mrk.16:17; λαλεῖν γλώσσαις, γλώσσῃ (see ICC, ll. with; DB, iv, 793ff.), Mrk.16:17, WH, txt., R, mg., Act.10:46 19:6, 1Co.12:30 13:1 14:2, 4-6, 13, 18, 23, 27, 39; γλῶσσαι (= λόγοι ἐν γλώσσῃ, 1Co.14:19), 1Co.13:8 14:22; γένη γλωσσῶν, 1Co.12:10, 28; προσεύχεσθαι γλώσσῃ, 1Co.14:14; γλῶσσαν ἔχειν, 1Co.14:26 (Cremer, 163, 679).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 47 NT verses. KJV: tongue See also: 1 Corinthians 12:10; Acts 2:11; 1 Peter 3:10.

αλλω allos G243 "another" Adj-DSM

Usage: Occurs in 140 NT verses. KJV: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:16; Luke 22:59; Hebrews 4:8.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

ερμηνεια hermēneia G2058 "interpretation" Noun-NSF

Interpretation or translation, as in 1 Corinthians 12:10, referring to spiritual gift of understanding languages.

Definition: ἑρμηνεία, see: ἑρμηνία. ἑρμηνία (T, cl., -εία), -ας, ἡ, (ἑρμηνεύω), [in LXX (-εία), Sir, prol. 14 Sir.47:17, from LXX Sir.5:1 * ;] interpretation: 1Co.12:10 14:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: interpretation See also: 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Corinthians 14:26.

γλωσσων glōssa G1100 "tongue" Noun-GPF

Usage: Occurs in 47 NT verses. KJV: tongue See also: 1 Corinthians 12:10; Acts 2:11; 1 Peter 3:10.

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Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:10

Context — Spiritual Gifts

8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,

10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines. 12The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Corinthians 14:39	So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
2	1 John 4:1	Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
3	Mark 16:17	And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
4	1 Corinthians 12:28–30	And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
5	1 Corinthians 14:31–32	For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.
6	Joel 2:28	And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
7	1 Corinthians 14:26–29	What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret. But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God. Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
8	Galatians 3:5	Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?
9	Mark 16:20	And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.
10	Revelation 2:2	I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.

1 Corinthians 12:10 Summary

In 1 Corinthians 12:10, we see that the Holy Spirit gives different gifts to different people, such as the working of miracles, prophecy, and speaking in tongues. These gifts are not just for show, but are meant to be used to build up and serve others in the church, as stated in 1 Corinthians 14:26. Just like our physical bodies have different parts that work together, the church is like a body with many parts, and each gift is important for the body to function properly (1 Corinthians 12:12). By recognizing and using our gifts, we can work together to bring glory to God and serve one another in love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the working of miracles in 1 Corinthians 12:10?

The working of miracles is a spiritual gift where God works through a believer to perform extraordinary events, as seen in Acts 3:1-10, where Peter heals a lame man, demonstrating God's power and glory.

How does one distinguish between spirits according to 1 Corinthians 12:10?

Distinguishing between spirits is a gift that enables a believer to discern whether a particular message or influence is from God, from Satan, or from human origin, as warned in 1 John 4:1-3, where we are instructed to test the spirits to see if they are from God.

What is the purpose of speaking in tongues and the interpretation of tongues in 1 Corinthians 12:10?

The purpose of speaking in tongues is to edify the speaker and the church, as stated in 1 Corinthians 14:4-5, while the interpretation of tongues allows the church to understand and benefit from the message, as instructed in 1 Corinthians 14:13, promoting unity and understanding in the body of Christ.

Are these gifts still available to believers today?

Yes, according to Ephesians 4:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 1:7, these gifts are still available to believers today, as the Holy Spirit continues to distribute them to each believer as He determines, for the common good and to build up the body of Christ.

Reflection Questions

What spiritual gift do I have, and how can I use it to serve and edify others in my church?
How can I discern whether a particular message or influence is from God, and what role does the gift of distinguishing between spirits play in this process?
What is my attitude towards those who have been given different gifts, and do I recognize the value and importance of each gift in the body of Christ?
How can I seek the Holy Spirit's guidance and empowerment to use my gifts effectively, and what are the potential consequences of neglecting or ignoring my spiritual gifts?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles,.... Or "powers": mighty deeds, wonderful works, such as are apparently above, and out of the reach of nature, and beyond the compass of human power and skill; such

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: Working of miracles , Since

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles, of other sorts, such as the inflicting punishments on sinners, casting out devils, &c. To another prophecy, which in the general signifieth the revelation of the will of God, whether by the foretelling future contingencies, or opening the Scriptures by preaching or teaching. To another discerning of spirits; a power wherein God, for the further authority and credit of his gospel in the primitive times, communicated to some men something of his own prerogative to discern men’ s inward thoughts and hearts, and to make up a judgment of their truth and sincerity, or contrariwise of their falsehood and hypocrisy. To another divers kinds of tongues, that is, a power to discourse with men in their several languages, as we read in . To another the interpretation of tongues: this is made a diverse gift from an ability to speak with divers tongues; possibly some of those that spake with divers tongues could not interpret what they said.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:10

10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: Ver. 10. Discerning of spirits] They discerned not men’ s hearts of themselves (for to God only), but by a special work of God’ s Spirit discovering them to their eyes, as Peter discerned Ananias, and afterwards Simon Magus, whom Philip mistook and baptized. (Rolloc. de Vocatione.)

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:10

(10) Prophecy.—Not in its modern and limited sense of foretelling the future, but forthtelling truth generally. Discerning of spirits—i.e., the power to distinguish between the workings of the Holy Spirit and of evil and misleading spirits (see 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 John 4:1). On the gifts of tongues and interpretations of tongues, see 1 Corinthians 14.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Corinthians 12:10

10. the working of miracles] Literally, effects produced by the active exercise of powers, as in Acts 5:1-11; Acts 9:40; Acts 13:11; Acts 16:18.prophecy] See note on ch. 1 Corinthians 14:1.discerning of spirits] Wiclif, knowynge. Tyndale, judgement. This word is derived from the verb translated discern in ch. 1 Corinthians 11:29, where see note. Here it signifies the faculty of forming a correct judgment on the utterances of spirits. Cf. 1 John 4:1. The word only occurs here and in Romans 14:1 and Hebrews 5:14. In the former place, it is rendered by an adjective, ‘doubtful’; literally, discerning of disputations; in the latter by a verb.divers kinds of tongues] These were either (1) outpourings of prayer and praise in a language unknown to the speaker or (2) (as Dean Alford in loc.) in a language not ordinarily intelligible to any man. The gift of tongues may possibly have included both (see notes on ch. 14). But it is impossible—with Acts 2:9-11 before us, and bearing in mind the fact adduced by Bishop Wordsworth in his commentary on that passage, that we never hear of any one of the Apostles sitting down to learn a foreign language, whereas with all other missionaries this is generally the first thing of which we are told—to exclude the idea of foreign languages here. “Qui multis gentibus annunciaturus erat, multarum linguarum acceperat gratiam.”—Jerome.to another the interpretation of tongues] See ch. 1 Corinthians 14:5; 1 Corinthians 14:13; 1 Corinthians 14:26-27.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles - Commentators have felt some perplexity in distinguishing this from what is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:9, of the gift of healing.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:10

10. Working of miracles—Literally, the in-working (by God in the man) of powers, that is, supernatural or miraculous powers.

Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:10

	Sermon	Description
	Vocal Gifts, Use and Abuse of Tongues by Derek Prince	Derek Prince discusses the vocal gifts of the Holy Spirit, specifically focusing on tongues, interpretation, and prophecy. He emphasizes that these gifts are supernatural and must
	The Gift of Prophecy by Smith Wigglesworth	Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the significance of the gift of prophecy in the church, highlighting its role in edification, exhortation, and comfort for believers. He warns against
	The Discerning of Spirits by Smith Wigglesworth	Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the critical distinction between natural discernment and spiritual discernment, urging believers to focus on their own faults before judging others. H
	Mrs Crisp (1856-1923) by Keith Malcomson	Keith Malcomson shares the inspiring life story of Eleanor Searle Crisp, a devoted Christian who experienced God's miraculous healing power and dedicated her life to serving the Lo
	The Gift of Discernment by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the gift of discernment in understanding the spirit world that coexists with our material reality. He explains that while the Holy Spirit
	Prophetic Preachers by A.W. Tozer	A.W. Tozer emphasizes the urgent need for prophetic preachers who possess the gift of discernment and spiritual insight to understand the times and convey God's message to the peop
	The Gift of Prophetic Insight by A.W. Tozer	A.W. Tozer emphasizes the urgent need for prophetic insight within the church, arguing that true prophets understand the spiritual condition of their times and communicate God's me