Interpretation of Tongues

Revelatory / Sign Gifts

Literal Meaning

To translate, interpret.

Description

The gift of Interpretation of Tongues is the divine enablement to make known to the body of Christ the message of one who is speaking on tongues.

Distinctives

People with this gift tend to:

  • •Respond to a message spoken in tongues by giving an interpretation.
  • •Glorify God and demonstrate His power through this miraculous manifestation.
  • •Edify the body by interpreting a timely message from God.
  • •Understand an unlearned language and communicate that message tot he body of Christ.
  • •Are sometimes prophetic when exercising an interpretation of tongues for the church.

Common Traits

ObedientResponsiveDevotedResponsibleSpiritually sensitiveDiscerningWise

In Practice

Translating tongues in corporate settings for congregational edification

Cautions

Every gift can be misused or overextended. Here are some things to watch for:

  • ⚠Need to remember that the message being interpreted should reflect the will of God, and not man.
  • ⚠Should remember that this gift is to provide edification, to build up the church.
  • ⚠Use it in conjunction with tongues and it should be used in an orderly manner.

Scripture References

Biblical foundations for this gift:

1 Corinthians 12:1014:514:26-28

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