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This study investigates the natures and implications of glossolalia or "speaking in tongues" in 1Corinthian 14 through a historical -biblical method of exegesis. Some researcher present their different understanding of the interpretation of the text such as: (a) Speaking in tongue is a heavenly language, angelic, prayer language; and (b) it is a human language. Which interpretation is best supported by scripture evidence? The holy spirit gave the gift of tongues to the church as a means for the church's edification. However the believers abused the gift of tongues to the church as a means for the church edification. However, the believers abused the gift of tongues to exalt the self, even using it in public worship services in which no one at present understands the speakers. to translate the message so that it may be understandable to the listeners. As a result, Paul rebuke them regarding their speaking in tongues. In response, Paul magnified the gift of prophecy rather than tongues because it can upbuild the church. He encourages the Christians in Corinth to organize worship services in which everyone could benefit from the message they have heard from the speakers and avoid confusion among the believers. Speaking in tongues in 1Cor. 14 is identical to Acts 2 as an intelligible human language wherein the listeners understand the speakers. Finally the study recommends a further study on the meaning of speaking in tongues of angels 1 Corinthian 13:1.

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