1 Corinthians 14:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Even lifeless instruments that produce sounds #– #whether flute or harp   #– #if they don’t make a distinction in the notes, how will what is played on the flute or harp be recognised?

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:8

In fact, if the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will prepare for battle?

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak human or angelic tongues  but do not have love,  I am a noisy gong  or a clanging cymbal.

Luke 7:32

They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to each other: We played the flute for you, but you didn’t dance; we sang a lament, but you didn’t weep!

Matthew 11:17

We played the flute for you, but you didn’t dance; we sang a lament, but you didn’t mourn!

1 Samuel 10:5

‘After that you will come to Gibeah of God  where there are Philistine garrisons.  When you arrive at the city, you will meet a group of prophets  coming down from the high place prophesying.  They will be preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres.

1 Corinthians 14:6

So now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you with a revelation  or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?