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# tongue
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## Definition
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There are several figurative meanings of "tongue" in the Bible.
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* In the Bible, the most common figurative meaning for this term is "language" or "speech."
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* A "tongue" may refer to a language that is normally spoken by a people group on earth.
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* This term may also refer to a supernatural language given by the Holy Spirit.
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* The expression, "tongues" of fire refers to "flames" of fire.
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* Other figurative expressions such as, "my tongue rejoices" or "lying tongues" refer to the whole person or to a person's voice or speech.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Depending on the context, the term "tongue" can often be translated by "language" or "spiritual language." If the meaning is not clear it is better to translate it as "language."
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* When referring to fire, this term could be translated by "flames."
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* The expression "my tongue rejoices" could be translated by, "I rejoice and praise God" or "I am joyfully praising God."
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* A "tongue that lies" could be translated as, "person who tell lies."
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* Phrases such as "with their tongues" could be translated as, "with what they say" or "by their words."
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