The studies also reveal that these "ecstatic utterances" are less sophisticated and less organized than known earthly languages.
Scripture and science are congruent.
Paul employed hyperbole, he was dealing with the various earthly languages that were being used in the congregation at Corinth and maybe ecstatic speech brought in by the temple prostitutes.
We are not in 1901 Topeka Kansas anymore, but the myth lives on, unfortunately.
actually, Paul, employed hyperbole to a single statement concerning the value of Love.
but Paul also ended with a COMMAND from GOD:
37 ...he should acknowledge that the things
I am writing to you are a command of the Lord.
38 If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.
39 So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy,
and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
basically, Paul said:
I am writing to you are a command of the Lord
and ONE of those Commands by GOD:
do not forbid speaking in tongues
when is the last time you OBEYED this Command by GOD?
38 If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.