ἰδιώτης
idiōtēs
ordinary person / ungifted one / uninitiated
Summary
ἰδιώτης refers to an ordinary congregant lacking a particular gift, used in 1 Corinthians 14:16 for someone who cannot participate meaningfully when tongues are used without interpretation. Paul's concern for including the idiōtēs illustrates the "honor for the lesser member" principle — the church must ensure all can participate, not silence entire categories of people.
Used in Verses
v.16: Paul's concern for the idiōtēs (the ungifted/uninitiated) who cannot say "Amen" illustrates his principle of honoring lesser members.
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