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speaks in tongues

speaks in tongues is the third-person singular simple present indicative of speak in tongues.

Meaning of speak in tongues

Verb

speak in tongues (third-person singular simple present speaks in tongues, present participle speaking in tongues, simple past spoke in tongues, past participle spoken in tongues)

  1. (archaic) To speak in a language unknown to the speaker, especially when in a state of religious ecstasy; glossolalia.
    • And when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.Acts 19:6

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What is speaks in tongues the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Speaks in tongues is the third-person singular simple present indicative of speak in tongues.

Words near speaks in tongues in the dictionary

  1. speaks highly
  2. speaks ill of
  3. speaks in circles
  4. speaks in dollars
  5. speaks in terms
  6. speaks in tongues
  7. speaks like a book
  8. speaks of
  9. speaks one's conscience
  10. speaks one's mind
  11. speaks out

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