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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Fluent</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/f/fluent.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/isaiah/32-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/f/fluent.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Fluent</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/f/flue.htm" title="Flue">◄</a> Fluent <a href="/topical/f/fluently.htm" title="Fluently">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the context of biblical studies, the term "fluent" is not directly referenced in Scripture. However, the concept of fluency, particularly in speech and communication, is significant throughout the Bible. Fluency can be understood as the ability to express oneself easily and articulately, a skill that is often associated with wisdom, teaching, and the proclamation of God's Word.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, fluency in speech is often linked to wisdom and the ability to lead. Moses, despite his initial reluctance and self-professed lack of eloquence, becomes a powerful speaker through God's empowerment. In <a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10-12</a> , Moses expresses his concern: "Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent—neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant. For I am slow of speech and tongue." The Lord responds, assuring Moses that He will help him speak and teach him what to say.<br><br>The wisdom literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, frequently highlights the value of articulate and wise speech. <a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a> states, "A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!" This underscores the importance of being fluent in delivering words that are both appropriate and beneficial.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, fluency in communication is crucial for the spread of the Gospel. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, are empowered to speak boldly and effectively. <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> describes the day of Pentecost: "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." This divine fluency allowed the apostles to communicate the Gospel to people of various languages and backgrounds.<br><br>The Apostle Paul, a key figure in the early Church, is noted for his eloquence and persuasive speech. In <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a> , Paul reflects on his approach to preaching: "My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power." Here, fluency is not merely about human eloquence but is deeply connected to the power of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Fluency in the biblical sense is not solely about linguistic ability but is often associated with divine empowerment and the effective communication of God's truth. It involves a heart aligned with God's purposes and a reliance on the Holy Spirit. <a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2</a> warns of the power of the tongue: "We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body." This highlights the responsibility that comes with the gift of fluent speech.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>For believers, the pursuit of fluency in sharing the Gospel and teaching Scripture is a worthy endeavor. It involves studying God's Word, seeking wisdom, and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> advises, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This encourages Christians to use their speech to edify others and glorify God.<br><br>In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly use the term "fluent," the concept is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of articulate and Spirit-led communication in the life of a believer.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Ready in the use of words or languages; as, a fluent speaker; hence, flowing; voluble; smooth; -- said of language; as, fluent speech.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Flowing or capable of flowing; liquid; easily moving.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A current of water; a stream.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A variable quantity, considered as increasing or diminishing; -- called, in the modern calculus, the function or integral.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3052.htm"><span class="l">3052. logios -- learned, eloquent</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from logos Definition learned, eloquent NASB Word Usage eloquent (1).<br> eloquent. From logos; <b>fluent</b>, ie An orator -- eloquent. see GREEK logos. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3052.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/pohle/grace_actual_and_habitual/section_2_division_of_actual.htm"><span class="l">Division of Actual Grace</span></a> <br><b>...</b> words, they say, the vital supernatural acts of the soul are preceded and produced<br> by a non-vital grace, which must be conceived as a "<b>fluent</b> quality." These <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pohle/grace actual and habitual/section 2 division of actual.htm</font><p><a href="/library/robertson/sermons_preached_at_brighton/i_the_tongue.htm"><span class="l">The Tongue.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>fluent</b> boaster is not the man who is steadiest before the enemy; it is well<br> said to him that his courage is better kept till it is wanted. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/robertson/sermons preached at brighton/i the tongue.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ware/hints_on_extemporaneous_preaching/chapter_i_it_is_a.htm"><span class="l">It is a Little Remarkable That, While Some Classes of Christians <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> and habits of mind have been different, know nothing of this taste, and are insensible<br> to these blemishes; and, if there be only a <b>fluent</b> outpouring of words <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ware/hints on extemporaneous preaching/chapter i it is a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_61_1915/encouragement_for_the_depressed.htm"><span class="l">Encouragement for the Depressed</span></a> <br><b>...</b> knowledge. Your discernment, too, is small. It is possible that anybody<br> with a <b>fluent</b> tongue would lead you into error. You have <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/encouragement for the depressed.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/talks_on_talking/practical_hints_for_speakers.htm"><span class="l">Practical Hints for Speakers</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of English are the simple, plain, exact, lucid, concise, trenchant, vigorous,<br> impressive, lively, figurative, polished, graceful, <b>fluent</b>, rhythmical, copious <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/talks on talking/practical hints for speakers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/novatian/a_treatise_of_novatian_concerning_the_trinity/chapter_i_argument_novatian.htm"><span class="l">Argument. --Novatian</span></a> <br><b>...</b> things, who has suspended the heavens in lofty sublimity, has established the earth<br> with its lower mass, has diffused the seas with their <b>fluent</b> moisture, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../a treatise of novatian concerning the trinity/chapter i argument novatian.htm</font><p><a href="/library/novatian/a_treatise_of_novatian_concerning_the_trinity/chapter_viii_argument_it_is_this.htm"><span class="l">Argument. --It is this God, Therefore, that the Church Has Known <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> over all things; that is, the heaven covering all things, which at the command of<br> God had been consolidated into a firmament [5056] from the <b>fluent</b> material of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter viii argument it is this.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theophilus/theophilus_to_autolycus/chapter_i_autolycus_an_idolater_and.htm"><span class="l">Autolycus an Idolater and Scorner of Christians.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A <b>fluent</b> tongue and an elegant style afford pleasure and such praise as vainglory<br> delights in, to wretched men who have been corrupted in mind; the lover of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter i autolycus an idolater and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyril/lectures_of_s_cyril_of_jerusalem/oration_xvi_on_his_fathers.htm"><span class="l">On his Father'S Silence, Because of the Plague of Hail.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> makes the corn grow to a fine crop. So the <b>fluent</b> speech is not more profitable<br> than the wise. For the one, though it perhaps gave <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/oration xvi on his fathers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_epistles_of_paul_to_the_corinthians/homily_xi_1_cor_iv.htm"><span class="l">1 Cor. Iv. 3, 4</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to God were ridiculed and cast out for their want of learning; while others, brimful<br> of evils innumerable, were classed highly because of their <b>fluent</b> speech. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xi 1 cor iv.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/fluent.htm"><span class="l"><b>Fluent</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Ready in the use of words or languages; as, a <b>fluent</b> speaker; hence, flowing;<br> voluble; smooth; -- said of language; as, <b>fluent</b> speech. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fluent.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fluently.htm"><span class="l">Fluently (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a <b>fluent</b> manner. Multi-Version Concordance<br> Fluently (1 Occurrence). Exodus 4:14 The anger of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fluently.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flue.htm"><span class="l">Flue</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flue.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eloquence.htm"><span class="l">Eloquence (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) <b>Fluent</b>, forcible, elegant, and persuasive speech in public; the power of<br> expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language either spoken <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eloquence.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/smooth.htm"><span class="l">Smooth (39 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (superl.) Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh;<br> voluble; even; <b>fluent</b>. 5. (superl.) Bland; mild; smoothing. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/smooth.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm"><span class="l">Aaron (343 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ar'on ('aharon-Septuagint Aaron, meaning uncertain: Gesenius suggests "mountaineer";<br> Furst, "enlightened"; others give "rich," "<b>fluent</b>." Cheyne mentions <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aaron.htm - 56k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/books.htm"><span class="l">Books (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> roughness smoothed away. Regularly the text in Chronicles is somewhat briefer,<br> and is more <b>fluent</b> than in Samuel or Kings. If we <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/books.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chronicles.htm"><span class="l">Chronicles (45 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> roughness smoothed away. Regularly the text in Chronicles is somewhat briefer,<br> and is more <b>fluent</b> than in Samuel or Kings. If we <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chronicles.htm - 60k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hebrews.htm"><span class="l">Hebrews (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The Alexandrian type of thought, the affinities with Philo, the arguments from Jewish<br> tradition and ceremonial, the <b>fluent</b> style, may all have issued from "an <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hebrews.htm - 70k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/William-Tyndale.html">Who was William Tyndale? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/John-Owen.html">Who was John Owen? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/English-Standard-Version-ESV.html">What is the English Standard Version (ESV)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/fluent.htm">Fluent: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Fluent (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/32-4.htm">Isaiah 32:4</a></span><br />The man of sudden impulses will become wise in heart, and he whose tongue is slow will get the power of talking clearly.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/f/fluent.htm">Fluent</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flung.htm">Flung (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fluent.htm">Fluent (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/f/flue.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Flue"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Flue" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/f/fluently.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Fluently"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Fluently" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>