1 Corinthians 14:30

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐὰν δὲ ἄλλῳ ἀποκαλυφθῇ καθημένῳ, ὁ πρῶτος σιγάτω.

Transliteration

Ean de to-allō apokalyphthē kathēmenō, the prōtos sigatō.

Grammar Details

*Ean*: conditional conjunction - if
*de*: postpositive particle - but/and/now [adds thought]
*allō*: dative, masculine, singular - to another
*apokalyphthē*: aorist passive subjunctive, 3rd singular - might be revealed
*kathēmenō*: present middle participle, dative, masculine, singular - to one sitting
*prōtos*: nominative, masculine, singular - first
*sigatō*: present imperative, 3rd singular - let him keep silent

Word Meanings

*allō*: another/other person
*apokalyphthē*: might be revealed/disclosed/made known
*kathēmenō*: sitting/seated [one who is sitting]
*prōtos*: first/former/earlier one [the one who was speaking]
*sigatō*: let him keep silent/be quiet/stop speaking

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

1 Thess 5:19-20 : 19 Quench not the Spirit; 20 despise not prophesyings;
Job 32:11 : 11 Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.
Job 32:15-20 : 15 They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say. 16 And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more? 17 I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion. 18 For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me. 19 Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst. 20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.
Job 33:31-33 : 31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak. 32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee. 33 If not, hearken thou unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom.
1 Cor 14:6 : 6 But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless {G3361} I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
1 Cor 14:26 : 26 What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

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