Forms of the word

Dictionary
γλῶσσα, -ης, ἡ
Greek transliteration
glōssa
Simplified transliteration
glossa

Numbers

Strong's number
1100
GK Number
1185

Statistics

Frequency in New Testament
50
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
n-1c
Gloss
tongue; language; sometimes refers to the supernatural gift of tongues (see {2255})
Definition
the tongue, Mk. 7:33, 35, et al.; meton. speech, talk, 1 Jn. 3:18; a tongue, language, Acts 2:11; 1 Cor. 13:1, et al.; meton. a language not proper to a speaker, a gift or faculty of such language, Mk. 16:17; 1 Cor. 14:13, 14, 26, et al.; from Hebrew, a nation, as defined by its language, Rev. 5:9, et al.; let. a tongue-shaped flale, Acts 2:3

Greek-English Concordance for γλῶσσα

Mark 7:33 Taking him aside from the crowd privately, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears, and after spitting, he touched his tongue (glōssēs | γλώσσης | gen sg fem).
Mark 7:35 And immediately the man’s ears were opened, that which bound his tongue (glōssēs | γλώσσης | gen sg fem) was loosened, and he began to speak clearly.
Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem);
Luke 1:64 Instantly his mouth was opened and his tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) loosed, and he began to speak, praising God.
Luke 16:24 And calling out he said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue (glōssan | γλῶσσαν | acc sg fem), for I am in anguish in this flame.’
Acts 2:3 And there appeared to them tongues (glōssai | γλῶσσαι | nom pl fem) spreading out like fire, and one came to rest on each one of them.
Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak with other tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:11 Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians — we hear them telling in our own tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) the mighty works of God.”
Acts 2:26 on account of this my heart rejoiced, and my tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) was glad; moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope.
Acts 10:46 For they were hearing them speaking with tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) and magnifying God. Then Peter declared,
Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) and prophesied.
Romans 3:13 Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) they deceive; the poison of asps is under their lips;
Romans 14:11 For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me, and every tongue (glōssa | γλῶσσα | nom sg fem) will give praise to God.”
1 Corinthians 12:10 to another performance of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem), and to another interpretation of tongues (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem).
1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, those able to help others, those who can provide guidance, and various kinds of tongues (glōssōn | γλωσσῶν | gen pl fem).
1 Corinthians 12:30 Not all have gifts of healing, do they? Not all speak in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), do they? Not all are able to interpret, are they?
1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem) of men and of angels, but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:8 Love never comes to an end. But if there are prophecies, they will be set aside; if there are tongues (glōssai | γλῶσσαι | nom pl fem), they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be set aside.
1 Corinthians 14:2 For the one speaking in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem) speaks not to men but to God; indeed, no one understands him, yet he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem) edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:5 Now I would like all of you to speak in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), unless he interprets so that the church may receive edification.
1 Corinthians 14:6 But as it is, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues (glōssais | γλώσσαις | dat pl fem), how will I benefit you unless I impart to you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
1 Corinthians 14:9 So it is with you; if you do not speak a clear message with your tongue (glōssēs | γλώσσης | gen sg fem), how will anyone know what is being said? You will be speaking into the air.
1 Corinthians 14:13 For this reason, the one who speaks in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem) should pray that he will be able to interpret.
1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in a tongue (glōssē | γλώσσῃ | dat sg fem), my spirit prays but my mind is unproductive.

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