If a distinction is intended then 1Co14:10: There are doubtless many different languages in the world, and none is without meaning may imply that tongues of men were intelligible, whereas 1Co14:2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. refers to angelic tongues. The problem with this is that the angelic tongues documented at Qumran and among the Therapeutae appear to be inspired, but coherent and intelligible, sung praise. Against this is the view of Dunn that It is evident then that Paul thinks of glossolalia as language. Jesus and the spirit, 1997, 244.
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