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But now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you—unless I speak to you by way of revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? It is the same for lifeless things that make a sound—like a flute or a harp. If they make no distinction in the tones, how will what is played be recognized? For if the trumpet[a] makes an unclear sound, who will prepare himself for battle?

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:8 Grk. salpigx (trumpet), Heb. chatzotzrah (trumpet); cf. Num. 10:2, 9, chatzotzrot kesef (silver trumpets).