1 Corinthians 14:28
Strong's Lexicon
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

if
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

there is
(ē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

no
μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

interpreter,
διερμηνευτής (diermēneutēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1328: An interpreter. From diermeneuo; an explainer.

he should remain silent
σιγάτω (sigatō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4601: Intrans: I am silent, keep silence; trans: I keep secret; pass: I am kept secret. From sige; to keep silent.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] church
ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

speak [only]
λαλείτω (laleitō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

to himself
ἑαυτῷ (heautō)
Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

God.
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.

Young's Literal Translation
and if there may be no interpreter, let him be silent in an assembly, and to himself let him speak, and to God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if there is no interpreter, that person should keep silent in the church and speak to himself and to God.

New American Standard Bible
but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God.

King James Bible
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God.

New Living Translation
But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.

English Standard Version
But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God.

New American Standard Bible
but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God.

King James Bible
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if there is no interpreter, that person should keep silent in the church and speak to himself and to God.

International Standard Version
If an interpreter is not present, the speaker should remain silent in the church and speak to himself and God.

NET Bible
But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.

American Standard Version
but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

English Revised Version
but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

Young's Literal Translation
and if there may be no interpreter, let him be silent in an assembly, and to himself let him speak, and to God.
















Cross References
1 Corinthians 14:27
If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

1 Corinthians 14:29
Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

1 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

1 Corinthians 14:26
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:25
And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.

1 Corinthians 14:30
If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

1 Corinthians 14:31
For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
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