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Interpretation of Tongues
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Category |
Inspirational or Vocal Gift |
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Definition |
A supernatural verbalization and subsequent
interpretation of the diverse tongue.
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Interpretation of tongues is a supernatural verbalization and subsequent
interpretation to reveal the meaning of a diverse tongue. This gift
operates out of the mind of the Spirit rather than out of the mind of man.
It is important to note that "interpretation" of
tongues is not the same thing as "translation" of tongues, for the
interpreter never understands the tongue he or she is interpreting.
For example, the message
in tongues may be long and the interpretation short because the interpretation
only gives the meaning. On the other hand, one may speak a short time in tongues
and then given a lengthy interpretation. Yet still, at other times, the
interpretation is almost word for word.
The Word of God says that if you pray in tongues, you should pray that you
will also interpret - not only for the benefit of others - but for
your own benefit as well.
If someone speaks in tongues, you can ask God to move
through you to give the interpretation so others will understand, but you
can also do this in your private prayers for your own personal benefit.
You can pray, "Father, help me understand what I've just said to you in the
Spirit," and the Lord will give you the interpretation.
The gift of interpretation of tongues is the second of three inspirational or
vocal gifts of the Holy Spirit. When combined with the inspirational gift of diverse tongues,
the miraculous and supernatural phenomenon known as prophecy results.
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