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1 Corinthians 14:8

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 8 For if the trumpet sounds an indistinct call, who will get ready for battle?

1 Corinthians 14:8

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 8 καὶ Also γὰρ for ἐὰν if ever ἄδηλον unevident σάλπιγξ trumpet φωνὴν sound δῷ, should give, τίς who παρασκευάσεται will prepare himself εἰς into πόλεμον; war?

1 Corinthians 14:8

The Bible in Living English
- 8 * For, again, if a trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will get ready for war?

1 Corinthians 14:8

American Standard Version
- 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

1 Corinthians 14:8

The Emphasized Bible
- 8 For if also an uncertain sound a trumpet should give Who shall prepare himself for battle?

1 Corinthians 14:8

King James Version
- 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 14

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 14:8
  
  trumpet: The Mosaic Law directed the Israelite priests to use trumpet blasts to signify important announcements. (Nu 10:2-10) For example, when it was time to go into battle, the trumpets sounded a war call. (Nu 10:9) If a soldier heard an indistinct trumpet call, he might not know just how to respond. Likewise, in the congregation, vague direction or indistinct communication could cause confusion, disorder, and discouragement.