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1 Corinthians 14:7

5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?

8 Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?

9 So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

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BSB
Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?
KJV
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
WEB
Even lifeless things that make a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they didn’t give a distinction in the sounds, how would it be known what is piped or harped?
ASV
Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
DARBY
Even lifeless things giving a sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction to the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
BLB
Even lifeless things giving a sound—whether the flute or harp—unless they give distinction to the sounds, how will it be known what [is] being piped or being harped?
ÅB
Dersom de livløse ting som gir lyd, enten det er en fløyte eller en harpe, ikke gir forskjellige toner, hvordan kan en da skjønne det som spilles på fløyten eller på harpen?
OTB
Selv livløse instrumenter, enten fløyte eller harpe, når de gir en lyd, hvis de ikke gir en forskjell i tonene, hvordan skal det da vites hva som spilles på fløyten eller harpen?
B1930
Dersom de livløse ting som gir lyd, enten det er en fløite eller en harpe, ikke gir forskjellige toner, hvorledes kan en da skjønne det som spilles på fløiten eller på harpen?

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