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.