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I Teach Orally (κατηχέω)
The word “instruct” in this sense comes from the concept of sounding down, thus resounding in the ears. It carries the meaning of oral instructions or teaching by word of mouth.
Paul uses this word to call out those who are abusing the Spiritual gift of speaking in tongues in 1 Corinthians 14:19. He states that he would rather speak five words with the mind so that he may verbally instruct others than ten thousand without the mind. The issue with speaking in tongues is that the mind of the one speaking does not comprehend what is spoken (1 Corinthians 14:14—my mind is unfruitful). Since…
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