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Lexicon :: Strong's G1100 - glōssa

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γλῶσσα
Transliteration
glōssa (Key)
Pronunciation
gloce-sah'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain affinity
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TDNT Reference: 1:719,123

Strong’s Definitions

γλῶσσα glōssa, gloce-sah'; of uncertain affinity; the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired):—tongue.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 50x

The KJV translates Strong's G1100 in the following manner: tongue (50x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 50x
The KJV translates Strong's G1100 in the following manner: tongue (50x).

  1. the tongue, a member of the body, an organ of speech

  2. a tongue

    1. the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
γλῶσσα glōssa, gloce-sah'; of uncertain affinity; the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired):—tongue.
STRONGS G1100:
γλῶσσα, -ης, ἡ, [from Homer down], the tongue;
1. the tongue, a member of the body, the organ of speech: Mark 7:33, 35; Luke 1:64; Luke 16:24; 1 Corinthians 14:9; James 1:26; James 3:5, 6, 8; 1 Peter 3:10; 1 John 3:18; [Revelation 16:10]. By a poetic and rhetorical usage, especially Hebraistic, that member of the body which is chiefly engaged in some act has ascribed to it what belongs to the man; the tongue is so used in Acts 2:26 (ἠγαλλιάσατο ἡ γλῶσσά μου); Romans 3:13; Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:11 (the tongue of every man); of the little tongue-like flames symbolizing the gift of foreign tongues, in Acts 2:3.
2. a tongue, i. e. the language used by a particular people in distinction from that of other nations: Acts 2:11; hence, in later Jewish usage (Isaiah 66:18; Daniel 3:4; Daniel 5:19 Theodotion; Daniel 6:25; 7:14 Theodotion; Judith 3:8) joined with φυλή, λαός, ἔθνος, it serves to designate people of various languages [cf. Winer's Grammar, 32], Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:9; Revelation 10:11; Revelation 11:9; Revelation 13:7; Revelation 14:6; Revelation 17:15. λαλεῖν ἑτέραις γλώσσαις to speak with other than their native i. e. in foreign tongues, Acts 2:4, cf. Acts 2:6-11; γλώσσαις λαλεῖν καιναῖς to speak with new tongues which the speaker has not learned previously, Mark 16:17 [but Tr text WH text omit; Tr marginal reading brackets καιναῖς]; cf. De Wette on Acts, p. 27ff [correct and supplement his references by Meyer on 1 Corinthians 12:10; cf. also B. D. under the word Tongues, Gift of]. From both these expressions must be carefully distinguished the simple phrases λαλεῖν γλώσσαις, γλώσσαις λαλεῖν, λαλεῖν γλώσσῃ, γλώσσῃ λαλεῖν (and προσεύχεσθαι γλώσσῃ, 1 Corinthians 14:14), to speak with (in) a tongue (the organ of speech), to speak with tongues; this, as appears from 1 Corinthians 14:7ff, is the gift of men who, rapt in an ecstasy and no longer quite masters of their own reason and consciousness, pour forth their glowing spiritual emotions in strange utterances, rugged, dark, disconnected, quite unfitted to instruct or to influence the minds of others: Acts 10:46; Acts 19:6; 1 Corinthians 12:30; 1 Corinthians 13:1; 1 Corinthians 14:2, 4-6, 13, 18, 23, 27, 39. The origin of the expression is apparently to be found in the fact, that in Hebrew the tongue is spoken of as the leading instrument by which the praises of God are proclaimed (ἡ τῶν θείων ὕμνων μελῳδός, 4 Macc. 10:21, cf. Psalm 34:28 (Ps. 35:28); Psalms 65:17 (Ps. 66:17); Psalms 70:24 (Ps. 71:24); Psalm 125:2 (Ps. 126:2); Acts 2:26; Philippians 2:11; λαλεῖν ἐν γλώσσῃ, Psalm 38:4 (Ps. 39:4), and that according to the more rigorous conception of inspiration nothing human in an inspired man was thought to be active except the tongue, put in motion by the Holy Spirit (καταχρῆται ἕτερος αὐτοῦ τοῖς φωνητηρίοις ὀργάνοις, στόματι καὶ γλώττῃ πρὸς μήνυσιν ὧν ἂν θέλῃ, Philo, rer. div. haer. § 53 [i. 510, Mang. edition]); hence, the contrast διὰτοῦνοὸς [critical editions τῷ νοἲ) λαλεῖν, 1 Corinthians 14:19 cf. 1 Corinthians 14:9. The plural in the phrase γλώσσαις λαλεῖν, used even of a single person (1 Corinthians 14:5f), refers to the various motions of the tongue. By metonymy, of the cause for the effect, γλῶσσαι tongues are equivalent to λόγοι ἐν γλώσσῃ (1 Corinthians 14:19) words spoken in a tongue (Zungenvorträge): 1 Corinthians 13:8; 1 Corinthians 14:22; γένη γλωσσῶν, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, of which two kinds are mentioned viz. προσευχή and ψαλμός, 1 Corinthians 14:15; γλῶσσαν ἔχω, something to utter with a tongue, 1 Corinthians 14:26. [On 'Speaking with Tongues' see, in addition to the discussions above referred to, Wendt in the 5th edition of Meyer on Acts (Acts 2:4); Heinrici, Korinthierbriefe, i., 372ff; Schaff, Hist. of the Chr. Church, i. 234-245 (1882); Farrar, St. Paul, i. 95ff.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
35:28; 38:4; 39:4; 66:17; 71:24; 125:2; 126:2
Isaiah
66:18
Daniel
3:4; 5:19; 6:25; 7:14
Mark
7:33; 7:35; 16:17
Luke
1:64; 16:24
Acts
2:3; 2:4; 2:4; 2:6; 2:7; 2:8; 2:9; 2:10; 2:11; 2:11; 2:26; 2:26; 10:46; 19:6
Romans
3:13; 14:11
1 Corinthians
12:10; 12:10; 12:28; 12:30; 13:1; 13:8; 14; 14:2; 14:5; 14:7; 14:9; 14:9; 14:13; 14:14; 14:15; 14:18; 14:19; 14:19; 14:22; 14:23; 14:26; 14:27; 14:39
Philippians
2:11; 2:11
James
1:26; 3:5; 3:6; 3:8
1 Peter
3:10
1 John
3:18
Revelation
5:9; 7:9; 10:11; 11:9; 13:7; 14:6; 16:10; 17:15

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1100 matches the Greek γλῶσσα (glōssa),
which occurs 50 times in 47 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 7:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:33 - Jesus, taking him aside by himself, away from the crowd, put His fingers into the man’s ears, and after spitting, He touched the man’s tongue [with the saliva];

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 7:35

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:35 - And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he began speaking plainly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:17 - “These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak in new tongues;

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:64

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:64 - At once Zacharias’ mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began speaking, praising and blessing and thanking God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:24

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:24 - “And he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in severe agony in this flame.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:3 - There appeared to them tongues resembling fire, which were being distributed [among them], and they rested on each one of them [as each person received the Holy Spirit].

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:4 - And they were all filled [that is, diffused throughout their being] with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other [fn]tongues (different languages), as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out [clearly and appropriately].

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:11 - Cretans and Arabs—we all hear them speaking in our [native] tongues about the mighty works of God!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 2:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 2:26 -

‘THEREFORE MY HEART REJOICED AND MY TONGUE EXULTED EXCEEDINGLY;

MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL LIVE IN HOPE [that is, will encamp in anticipation of the resurrection];

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:46

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:46 - For they heard them talking in [unknown] tongues (languages) and exalting and magnifying and praising God. Then Peter said,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 19:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:6 - And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in [unknown] tongues (languages) and prophesying.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 3:13 -

“THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE;

THEY [habitually] DECEIVE WITH THEIR TONGUES.”

“THE VENOM OF ASPS IS BENEATH THEIR LIPS.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:11 - For it is written [in Scripture],

“AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME,

AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:10 - and to another the working of [fn]miracles, and to another prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], and to another discernment of spirits [the ability to distinguish sound, godly doctrine from the deceptive doctrine of man-made religions and cults], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, and to another interpretation of tongues.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:28 - So God has appointed and placed in the church [for His own use]: first apostles [chosen by Christ], second prophets [those who foretell the future, those who speak a new message from God to the people], third teachers, then those who work miracles, then those with the gifts of healings, the helpers, the administrators, and speakers in various kinds of [unknown] tongues.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:30 - Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:1 -

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not [fn]love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:8 -

Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:2 - For one who speaks in an unknown tongue does not speak to people but to God; for no one understands him or catches his meaning, but by the Spirit he speaks mysteries [secret truths, hidden things].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:4 - One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:5 - Now I wish that all of you spoke in unknown tongues, but even more [I wish] that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater [and more useful] than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he translates or explains [what he says], so that the church may [fn]be edified [instructed, improved, strengthened].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:6 -

Now, believers, if I come to you speaking in unknown tongues, how will I benefit you unless I also speak to you [clearly] either by revelation [revealing God’s mystery], or by knowledge [teaching about God], or by prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], or by instruction [teaching precepts that develop spiritual maturity]?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:9 - So it is with you, if you speak words [in an unknown tongue] that are not intelligible and clear, how will anyone understand what you are saying? You will be talking into the air [wasting your breath]!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:13 -

Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may [be gifted to] translate or explain [what he says].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:14 - For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unproductive [because it does not understand what my spirit is praying].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:18 - I thank God that I speak in [unknown] tongues more than all of you;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:19 - nevertheless, in public worship I would rather say five understandable words in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue [which others cannot understand].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:22 - Therefore, [unknown] tongues are [meant] for a [supernatural] sign, not to believers but to unbelievers [who might be receptive]; while prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people] is not for unbelievers but for believers.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:23 - So then, if the whole church gathers together and all of you speak in [unknown] tongues, and outsiders or those who are not gifted [in spiritual matters] or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:26 -

What then is the right course, believers? When you meet together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation (disclosure of special knowledge), a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be constructive and edifying and done for the good of all the church.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:27 - If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be limited to two or at the most three, and each one speaking in turn, and one must interpret [what is said].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:39

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:39 -

Therefore, believers, desire earnestly to prophesy [to foretell the future, to speak a new message from God to the people], and do not forbid speaking in unknown tongues.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:11 - and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:26 -

If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:5 - In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.

See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:6 - And the tongue is [in a sense] a fire, the very world of injustice and unrighteousness; the tongue is set among our members as that which contaminates the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life [the cycle of man’s existence], and is itself set on fire by [fn]hell (Gehenna).

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:8 - But no one can tame the human tongue; it is a restless evil [undisciplined, unstable], full of deadly poison.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:10 - For,

“THE ONE WHO WANTS TO ENJOY LIFE AND SEE GOOD DAYS [good—whether apparent or not],

MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FREE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING GUILE (treachery, deceit).

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 3:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 3:18 - Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words].

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:9 - And they sang a new song [of glorious redemption], saying,

“Worthy and deserving are You to take the scroll and to break its seals; for You were slain (sacrificed), and with Your blood You purchased people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:9 -

After these things I looked, and this is what I saw: a vast multitude which no one could count, [gathered] from every nation and from all the tribes and peoples and languages [of the earth], standing before the throne and before the Lamb (Christ), dressed in white robes, with [fn]palm branches in their hands;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 10:11 - Then they said to me, “You must prophesy again concerning many peoples and nations and languages and kings.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 11:9

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 11:9 - Those from the peoples and tribes and languages and nations [fn]look at their dead bodies for three and a half days, and will not allow their dead bodies to be laid in a tomb.

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He was also [fn]permitted to wage war against the saints (God’s people) and to overcome them, and authority and power over every tribe and people and language and nation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 14:6

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Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven, with an [fn]eternal gospel to preach to the inhabitants of the earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:10

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Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness; and people gnawed their tongues because of the pain [of their excruciating anguish and severe torment],

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 17:15

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Then the angel said to me, “The waters which you saw, where the prostitute is seated, are peoples and multitudes and nations and languages.

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