Speaking in tongues involves fluid vocalizing of syllables that sound like language but lack clear, comprehensible meaning. Believers often interpret it as a divine language or a spiritual gift, while linguists classify it as structured but non-semantic vocalization.
In Christian contexts, especially Pentecostal and Charismatic traditions, it is seen as a sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence. The New Testament describes early Christians speaking in other languages during Pentecost, an event foundational to the practice.
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