speak in tongues

To appear to chant or babble in a language one has never spoken or studied, especially as a part or because of religious worship. As a part of the spectacle, the traveling preacher had a paid assistant start speaking in tongues during his ceremony to convince people of his legitimacy.

speak in tongues

speak in an unknown language during religious worship.

Speaking in (or with) tongues is a phenomenon known more formally as glossolalia , which is regarded by some as a gift of the Holy Spirit. The Bible records that the apostles demonstrated this ability (e.g. Acts 10:46, 19:6), and it is a component of present-day charismatic Christian worship.

词组	speak in tongues
释义	speak in tongues speak in tongues To appear to chant or babble in a language one has never spoken or studied, especially as a part or because of religious worship. As a part of the spectacle, the traveling preacher had a paid assistant start speaking in tongues during his ceremony to convince people of his legitimacy. See also: speak, tongue Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. speak in tongues speak in an unknown language during religious worship. Speaking in (or with) tongues is a phenomenon known more formally as glossolalia , which is regarded by some as a gift of the Holy Spirit. The Bible records that the apostles demonstrated this ability (e.g. Acts 10:46, 19:6), and it is a component of present-day charismatic Christian worship. See also: speak, tongue Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: want no part in/of (something) take (one's) part take part take somebody's part take someone's part be home free in part for (one's) own part for the most part home free, to be
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