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Strong's Lexicon dierméneutés: Interpreter Original Word: διερμηνευτής Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: dierméneutés Pronunciation: dee-er-may-new-TACE Phonetic Spelling: (dee-er-main-yoo-tace') Definition: an interpreter. Meaning: An interpreter or translator; one who explains or clarifies the meaning of something, particularly in the context of language. Word Origin: From the Greek verb διερμηνεύω (diermēneuō), meaning "to interpret" or "to translate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διερμηνευτής, the concept of interpretation is present in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word פָּתַר (pathar, Strong's H6622) is used in the context of interpreting dreams, as seen in the story of Joseph (Genesis 40:8). Another related term is מְתוּרְגָּמָן (meturgeman), which refers to an interpreter or translator, though it is not directly found in the biblical text but in later Jewish literature. Usage: The term διερμηνευτής is used in the New Testament to refer to someone who interprets or translates spoken words, especially in the context of spiritual gifts and the interpretation of tongues. Context: The Greek term διερμηνευτής appears in the New Testament in the context of spiritual gifts, particularly in 1 Corinthians 12-14, where the Apostle Paul discusses the use of tongues and the need for interpretation within the church. The role of the διερμηνευτής is crucial for edification, as it allows the congregation to understand and be built up by the message being conveyed in a language unknown to them. In 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 (BSB), Paul instructs, "If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret. But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God." This passage highlights the importance of the διερμηνευτής in ensuring that the church benefits from the spiritual gift of tongues. The role of the interpreter is not merely linguistic but also spiritual, as it involves discerning and conveying the message that the Holy Spirit intends for the congregation. The presence of a διερμηνευτής ensures that the exercise of spiritual gifts is orderly and beneficial, aligning with Paul's broader teaching on the orderly conduct of worship gatherings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from dierméneuó Definition an explainer, an interpreter NASB Translation interpreter (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1328: διερμηνευτής διερμηνευτής, διερμηνευτου, ὁ (διερμηνεύω, which see), an interpreter: 1 Corinthians 14:28 (L Tr WH marginal reading ἑρμηνευτής.). (Ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance interpreter. From diermeneuo; an explainer -- interpreter. see GREEK diermeneuo Forms and Transliterations διερμηνευτης διερμηνευτής diermeneutes diermeneutḗs diermēneutēs diermēneutḗs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 14:28 N-NMS GRK: μὴ ᾖ διερμηνευτής σιγάτω ἐν NAS: there is no interpreter, he must keep silent KJV: no interpreter, let him keep silence INT: not there be an interpreter let him be silent in Strong's Greek 1328 1 Occurrence διερμηνευτής — 1 Occ.