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Understanding tongues
Q: Can Satan understand what we are saying when speaking in tongues, or is the understanding strictly for God, and does Scripture substantiate this either way?
A: Neither Satan, nor demons, can understand when a person prays, or speaks, in genuine tongues. Tongues are the languages of angels, not demons, who are fallen angels. They forfeited their right to be in God’s Presence, and to know His mysteries. 1 Co. 13:1, Lk. 10:18, Rev. 12:7-9.