1 Corinthians 14:7

ὅμως τὰ ἄψυχα φωνὴν διδόντα εἴτε αὐλὸς εἴτε κιθάρα ἐὰν διαστολὴν τοῖς φθόγγοις μὴ δῷ πῶς γνωσθήσεται τὸ αὐλούμενον ἢ τὸ κιθαριζόμενον
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
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1 Corinthians 13:1

Ἐὰν ταῖς γλώσσαις τῶν ἀνθρώπων λαλῶ καὶ τῶν ἀγγέλων ἀγάπην δὲ μὴ ἔχω γέγονα χαλκὸς ἠχῶν ἢ κύμβαλον ἀλαλάζον
1
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:8

καὶ γὰρ ἐὰν ἄδηλον φωνὴν σάλπιγξ δῷ τίς παρασκευάσεται εἰς πόλεμον
8
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

Numbers 10:2

עֲשֵׂה לְךָ שְׁתֵּי חֲצֽוֹצְרֹת כֶּסֶף מִקְשָׁה תַּֽעֲשֶׂה אֹתָם וְהָיוּ לְךָ לְמִקְרָא הָֽעֵדָה וּלְמַסַּע אֶת-הַֽמַּחֲנֽוֹת׃
2
Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.

Matthew 11:17

καὶ λέγουσιν Ηὐλήσαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ οὐκ ὠρχήσασθε ἐθρηνήσαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ οὐκ ἐκόψασθε
17
And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

Luke 7:32

ὅμοιοί εἰσιν παιδίοις τοῖς ἐν ἀγορᾷ καθημένοις καὶ προσφωνοῦσιν ἀλλήλοις καὶ λέγουσιν Ηὐλήσαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ οὐκ ὠρχήσασθε ἐθρηνήσαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ οὐκ ἐκλαύσατε
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They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.
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Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: ὅμως · HOH-mose
In English
In the KJV here: and even
and even ×1 nevertheless ×1 though but ×1
Strong's Definition G3676
even, nevertheless, though
homōs
at the same time, i.e., (conjunctionally) notwithstanding, yet still
  • nevertheless, yet
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Definite Article — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: things
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Adjective — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἄψυχα Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἄψυχος · AH-psoo-hose
In English
In the KJV here: without life
without life ×1
Strong's Definition G895
life
apsychos
lifeless, i.e., inanimate (mechanical)
  • without a soul, lifeless
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
φωνὴν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: φωνή · foh-NAY
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In the KJV here: sound
voice ×62 a voice ×21 the voice ×18 voices ×13 sound ×4 with a voice ×4 the sound ×3 voice ×1
Strong's Definition G5456
voice, voices, sound, noise, noised
phōnē
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • a sound, a tone
    • of inanimate things, as musical instruments
    a voice
    • of the sound of uttered words
    speech
    • of a language, tongue
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 23 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, neuter plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
διδόντα Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: δίδωμι · THEE-thoh-mee
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In the KJV here: giving
give ×45 gave ×44 to give ×26 given ×17 hath given ×14 he gave ×12 is given ×12 was given ×11
Strong's Definition G1325
give, given, gave, giveth, gavest, …
didōmi
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to give
    • "to give something to someone
    • of one's own accord to give one something, to his advantage
      • to bestow a gift
      to grant, give to one asking, let have"to supply, furnish, necessary things"to give over, deliver
      • to reach out, extend, present
        • "of a writing"to give over to one's care, entrust, commit
        • something to be administered
          • "to give or commit to some one something to be religiously observed
      to give what is due or obligatory, to pay: wages or reward"to furnish, endue
    to give
    • to cause, profuse, give forth from one's self
      • to give, hand out lots
      to appoint to an office"to give one to someone as his own
      • as an object of his saving care
        • "to give one to someone, to follow him as a leader and master"to give one to someone to care for his interests"to give one to someone to whom he already belonged, to return
    to grant or permit one
    • to commission
Variations 74 forms of this word
Translations 126 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: εἴτε · EE-teh
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In the KJV here: whether
or ×32 whether ×25 or whether ×3 i say whether ×1 if ×1 or else ×1 that whether ×1 whether it be ×1
Strong's Definition G1535
or, whether, else, if
eite
if too
  • if ... if
    • "whether ... or
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
αὐλὸς Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐλός · ev-LOSE
In English
In the KJV here: pipe
pipe ×1
Strong's Definition G836
pipe
aulos
a flute (as blown)
  • a pipe
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: εἴτε · EE-teh
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In the KJV here: or
or ×32 whether ×25 or whether ×3 i say whether ×1 if ×1 or else ×1 that whether ×1 whether it be ×1
Strong's Definition G1535
or, whether, else, if
eite
if too
  • if ... if
    • "whether ... or
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, feminine singular the subject — the one doing the action
κιθάρα Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: κιθάρα · kee-THA-ra
In English
In the KJV here: harp
harps ×2 harp ×1 the harps ×1
Strong's Definition G2788
harps, harp
kithara
a lyre
  • a harp to which praises of God are sung in heaven
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἐάν · eh-AN
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In the KJV here: except
if ×216 except ×24 though ×13 thou ×3 whether ×3 but ×2 when ×2 i take my ×1
Strong's Definition G1437
if, except, though, whether, thou, …
ean
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • if, in case
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
διαστολὴν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: διαστολή · thee-ah-stoh-LAY
In English
In the KJV here: distinction
difference ×2 distinction ×1
Strong's Definition G1293
difference, distinction
diastolē
a variation
  • a distinction, difference
    • of the different sounds musical instruments make
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Definite Article — Dative, masculine plural the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___" plural — usually add "-s"
τοῖς Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Dative, masculine plural the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___" plural — usually add "-s"
φθόγγοις Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: φθόγγος · FTHOHNG-gose
In English
In the KJV here: in sounds
sound ×1 sounds in ×1
Strong's Definition G5353
sound, sounds
phthongos
utterance, i.e., a musical note (vocal or instrumental)
  • musical sound, whether vocal or instrumental
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Particle
μὴ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: μή · may
In English
In the KJV here: a
not ×571 no ×60 lest ×33 but ×26 except ×10 neither ×7 at all ×6 him not ×6
Strong's Definition G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
mē
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • no, not lest
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 62 English renderings
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Verb — Active Subjunctive, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
δῷ Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: δίδωμι · THEE-thoh-mee
In English
In the KJV here: they give
give ×45 gave ×44 to give ×26 given ×17 hath given ×14 he gave ×12 is given ×12 was given ×11
Strong's Definition G1325
give, given, gave, giveth, gavest, …
didōmi
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to give
    • "to give something to someone
    • of one's own accord to give one something, to his advantage
      • to bestow a gift
      to grant, give to one asking, let have"to supply, furnish, necessary things"to give over, deliver
      • to reach out, extend, present
        • "of a writing"to give over to one's care, entrust, commit
        • something to be administered
          • "to give or commit to some one something to be religiously observed
      to give what is due or obligatory, to pay: wages or reward"to furnish, endue
    to give
    • to cause, profuse, give forth from one's self
      • to give, hand out lots
      to appoint to an office"to give one to someone as his own
      • as an object of his saving care
        • "to give one to someone, to follow him as a leader and master"to give one to someone to care for his interests"to give one to someone to whom he already belonged, to return
    to grant or permit one
    • to commission
Variations 74 forms of this word
Translations 126 English renderings
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Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: πῶς · pose
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In the KJV here: how
how ×90 how is it that ×5 by any means ×2 by what means ×2 after what manner ×1 and see how ×1 but how ×1 how can ×1
Strong's Definition G4459
how, means, that, manner
pōs
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • how, in what way
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Verb — Future Passive Indicative, third person singular action still to come — try "he will ___" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
γνωσθήσεται Speech Verb Tense Future Voice Passive Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: γινώσκω · gee-NOH-skoh
In English
In the KJV here: shall it be known
know ×19 knew ×17 knoweth ×12 ye know ×9 we know ×8 have known ×6 to know ×6 i know ×5
Strong's Definition G1097
know, known, knew, knoweth, perceived, …
ginōskō
to ___%___know___%___ (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • to learn to know, come to know, get a knowledge of perceive, feel
    • to become known
    to know, understand, perceive, have knowledge of
    • to understand
      • "to know
    Jewish idiom for sexual intercourse between a man and a woman"to become acquainted with, to know
Variations 60 forms of this word
Translations 107 English renderings
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Definite Article — Nominative, neuter singular the subject — the one doing the action
τὸ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: what
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Verb — Present Passive Participle Nominative, neuter singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
αὐλούμενον Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Passive Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐλέω · ev-LEH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: is piped
we have piped ×2 is piped ×1
Strong's Definition G832
piped
auleō
to play the flute
  • to play on the flute, to pipe
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἤ · ay
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In the KJV here: or
or ×256 than ×33 either ×8 or else ×6 nor ×5 and ×3 neither ×3 rather than ×3
Strong's Definition G2228
or, than, either, nor, neither, …
ē
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • either, or, than
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 26 English renderings
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Definite Article — Nominative, neuter singular the subject — the one doing the action
τὸ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Verb — Present Passive Participle Nominative, neuter singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
κιθαριζόμενον Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Passive Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: κιθαρίζω · kee-tha-REE-zoh
In English
In the KJV here: harped
harped ×1 harping ×1
Strong's Definition G2789
harped, harping
kitharizō
to play on a lyre
  • to play upon the harp
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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