“For they are not permitted to speak…”
The word for “speak” is λαλέω (laleō). And here is where the study sharpens, because when you trace this word through Paul’s argument, a sweeping prohibition is not what you find. You find something narrower. Something far more specific.
Paul uses λαλέω twenty-four times in 1 Corinthians 14. Twenty-four times in forty verses. That is the densest concentration of this verb anywhere in the New Testament. By the time Paul reaches verse 34, the word is no longer a blank slate. Twenty-one prior uses have already carved it into a very particular shape.
Yeah I've noticed that happening a number of times. I assume it's some kind of Substack glitch. Honestly not too worried about it. Thank you for mentioning it though.
An off-topic note: when I hit the ❤️ the like count flashed 2 and instantly returned to 1. Hm. I took a screenshot, but can't post it here.
Yeah I've noticed that happening a number of times. I assume it's some kind of Substack glitch. Honestly not too worried about it. Thank you for mentioning it though.
Brilliant. Love how you build each word slowly into the next. Great job!
Thank you!
You’re welcome. Thank you for shedding light with such beauty.