1 Corinthians 14:8 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

For example, if the trumpet doesn't sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

ASV:

For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

BBE:

For if the war-horn gives out an uncertain note, who will get ready for the fight?

DBY:

For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?

ERV:

For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

WEY:

If the bugle--to take another example--gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?

WBS:

For if the trumpet shall give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle?

WEB:

For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war?

YLT:

for if also an uncertain sound a trumpet may give, who shall prepare himself for battle?

1 Corinthians 14:8 Cross References

XREF:

Numbers 10:9 "When you go to war in your land against the adversary who attacks you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, that you may be remembered before the LORD your God, and be saved from your enemies.

Jeremiah 4:19 My soul, my soul! I am in anguish! Oh, my heart! My heart is pounding in me; I cannot be silent, Because you have heard, O my soul, The sound of the trumpet, The alarm of war.

Ezekiel 33:3 and he sees the sword coming upon the land and blows on the trumpet and warns the people,

Joel 2:1 Blow a trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of the LORD is coming; Surely it is near, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

14:8 If the trumpet given an uncertain sound. The various distinctions of note sounded a charge, a retreat, etc.

WES:

14:8 Who will prepare himself for the battle - Unless he understand what the trumpet sounds? suppose a retreat or a march.

MHC:

14:6-14 Even an apostle could not edify, unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them, is but speaking into the air. That cannot answer the end of speaking, which has no meaning; in this case, speaker and hearers are barbarians to each other. All religious services should be so performed in Christian assemblies, that all may join in, and profit by them. Language plain and easy to be understood, is the most proper for public worship, and other religious exercises. Every true follower of Christ will rather desire to do good to others, than to get a name for learning or fine speaking.

CONC:

Battle Bugle Clear Example Fight Gives Indistinct Note Prepare Produces Ready Trumpet Uncertain Voice War War-horn

Battle Clear Example Fight Gives Note Prepare Produces Ready Sound Trumpet Uncertain Voice War War-Horn

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