1 Corinthians 14:25
And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καρδίας
heart
G2588
καρδίας
heart
Strong's:
G2588
Word #:
6 of 25
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
αὐτοῦ
of his
G846
αὐτοῦ
of his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 25
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
φανερὰ
manifest
G5318
φανερὰ
manifest
Strong's:
G5318
Word #:
8 of 25
shining, i.e., apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally
γίνεται
are
G1096
γίνεται
are
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
9 of 25
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐπὶ
on
G1909
ἐπὶ
on
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
13 of 25
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
πρόσωπον
his face
G4383
πρόσωπον
his face
Strong's:
G4383
Word #:
14 of 25
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
προσκυνήσει
he will worship
G4352
προσκυνήσει
he will worship
Strong's:
G4352
Word #:
15 of 25
to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
17 of 25
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
19 of 25
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Isaiah 45:14Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.Zechariah 8:23Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.
Historical Context
Paul's vision: corporate worship should be so transparently God-filled that outsiders encounter divine reality, not human spectacle. This happened through intelligible proclamation that pierced hearts (Acts 2:37).
Questions for Reflection
- How does prophecy reveal 'the secrets of the heart'?
- What's the evangelistic power of worship where 'God is in you of a truth'?
- How can we cultivate worship that convicts and converts unbelievers?
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Analysis & Commentary
And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest—Greek ta krypta tēs kardias autou phanera ginetai (τὰ κρυπτὰ τῆς καρδίας αὐτοῦ φανερὰ γίνεται, "the hidden things of his heart become manifest"). Prophetic preaching, illuminated by the Spirit, exposes the hearer's inner life. And so falling down on his face he will worship God—the result: pesōn epi prosōpon proskynēsei tō theō (πεσὼν ἐπὶ πρόσωπον προσκυνήσει τῷ θεῷ, "falling on [his] face, he will worship God").
And report that God is in you of a truth (ontos ho theos en hymin estin, ὄντως ὁ θεὸς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐστιν, "truly God is among you"). This echoes Isaiah 45:14 (LXX), where Gentiles recognize God's presence in Israel. True worship—intelligible, Spirit-filled proclamation—makes God's presence undeniable. Tongues impress no one; prophecy convicts and converts.