1 Corinthians 14:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

Translate, 'Even things without life-giving sound, whether pipe or harp, if they give not distinction in (the due interval between) the tones (notes), how,' etc. х homoos (G3676)]: though lifeless, YET they furnish an illustration: cf. Greek, Galatians 3:15.]

What is piped or harped - i:e., what tune is played on the pipe or harp.

1 Corinthians 14:7

7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds,b how shall it be known what is piped or harped?