Strong's Lexicon heteroglóssos: Of another tongue; foreign-speaking Original Word: ἑτερόγλωσσος Word Origin: From the Greek words ἕτερος (heteros, meaning "other" or "different") and γλῶσσα (glossa, meaning "tongue" or "language"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "heteroglóssos," the concept of different languages and tongues can be related to Hebrew words like לָשׁוֹן (lashon, meaning "tongue" or "language") and עֵרֶב (ereb, meaning "mixed" or "mingled," often used to describe a mixed multitude). Usage: The term "heteroglóssos" is used to describe someone who speaks a different language or is of a different linguistic group. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to those who speak in tongues or languages that are not understood by the general audience. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, language was a significant marker of cultural and ethnic identity. The ability to speak in different tongues was seen as a divine gift, especially in the context of early Christianity, where the gift of tongues was a sign of the Holy Spirit's presence and power. The early church, as described in the New Testament, was a diverse body comprising individuals from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds, which made the gift of tongues particularly relevant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom heteros and glóssa Definition of another tongue NASB Translation men of strange tongues (1), strange tongues (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2084: ἑτερόγλωσσοςἑτερόγλωσσος, ἑτερογλωσσου, ὁ (ἕτερος and γλῶσσα), one who speaks (another i. e.) a foreign tongue (opposed to ὁμόγλωσσος): Psalm 113:1 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foreigner, man of other tongue. From heteros and glossa; other- tongued, i.e. A foreigner -- man of other tongue. see GREEK heteros see GREEK glossa Forms and Transliterations ετερογλωσσοις ετερογλώσσοις ἑτερογλώσσοις eteroglossois eteroglōssois heteroglossois heteroglōssois heteroglṓssoisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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