I always considered the 'gift of tongues' was the ability to communicate using the spoken word that was given to the spirit of those created in the image and likeness of the Spirit and the Word.
However, I also am aware that many consider that the 'gift of tongues' is referring to a supernatural manifestation and not to the simple ability to communicate using the spoken word. Yet in numerous scriptures the term 'tongues' is used such as
in the Book of Psalms wherein it is written; Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. Ps 78:36 or in the passage of Jerimiah 23:31, "Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith."
Contrary to popular belief, the ability to speak does not come naturally nor can the ability to speak evolve. The ability to communicate by language (words) can only be acquired interactively according to linguistic experts. And this ability can only be acquired to what is call the "critical period' which is that period which children must be exposed to the spoken word, not only by hearing the spoken word but from actually being talked to. Here is a link to the Linguistic Society of America.
So if man evolved from non-speaking primates, then the scientific data represents that man would not have even begin forming a spoken language but rather would have been limited to the communication skills of primates, which cannot speak in tongues. Hence, it is a gift of the Holy Ghost given to the 'man -[both male and female]' made according to Genesis 1:26 who said, "Let us make man in our image after our likeness." (the Spirit and the Word)
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 1 John 5:7
Gen 3:8-10
8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
Well, that's two mites on the subject...
However, I also am aware that many consider that the 'gift of tongues' is referring to a supernatural manifestation and not to the simple ability to communicate using the spoken word. Yet in numerous scriptures the term 'tongues' is used such as
in the Book of Psalms wherein it is written; Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. Ps 78:36 or in the passage of Jerimiah 23:31, "Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith."
Contrary to popular belief, the ability to speak does not come naturally nor can the ability to speak evolve. The ability to communicate by language (words) can only be acquired interactively according to linguistic experts. And this ability can only be acquired to what is call the "critical period' which is that period which children must be exposed to the spoken word, not only by hearing the spoken word but from actually being talked to. Here is a link to the Linguistic Society of America.
So if man evolved from non-speaking primates, then the scientific data represents that man would not have even begin forming a spoken language but rather would have been limited to the communication skills of primates, which cannot speak in tongues. Hence, it is a gift of the Holy Ghost given to the 'man -[both male and female]' made according to Genesis 1:26 who said, "Let us make man in our image after our likeness." (the Spirit and the Word)
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 1 John 5:7
Gen 3:8-10
8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
Well, that's two mites on the subject...
