1 Corinthians 14:7
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?
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 connects to 6 cross-references. Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy. One who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves; the prophet edifies the church. Paul would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct than ten thousand in a tongue. When you assemble each …
Other Translations
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?
yet the things without life giving sound--whether pipe or harp--if a difference in the sounds they may not give, how shall be known that which is piped or that which is harped?
Even things without life, having a voice, such as a music-pipe or other instrument, if they do not give out different sounds, who may be certain what is being played?
Cross References
And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have …
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding …
They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto …
Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye …
Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for …