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Galatians 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 6

1 But I say, Over so long as time the heir is a little child, he being lord of all, in nothing he differs from a slave,

2 but is under guardians and housemasters until the term set before by the father.

3 So we also, when we were little children, we were under the elements of the world, being enslaved.

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Chapter Summary

1 We were under the law till Christ came. 5 But Christ freed us from the law. 7 Therefore we are servants no longer to it.

Key Greek Words

πνεῦμα ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
σαρκὸς carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
ἐφ’ about (the times), above, after G1909
χρόνον years old, season, space G5550
οὐδὲν any (man), aught, man G3762

People & Context

Adoption as Sons

In the fullness of the time, God sent His Son to redeem those under the Law. Believers receive the Spirit of His Son, allowing them to cry 'Abba! Fath…

Personal Appeal

Paul reminds the Galatians of their deep affection for him during his past physical affliction. He expresses his distress, travailing until Christ is …

Allegory of Hagar and Sarah

Paul uses Abraham's two sons to allegorize two covenants: Hagar represents Mount Sinai and slavery, while the free woman represents the 'Jerusalem fro…

Timeline

Adoption as Sons

In the fullness of the time, God sent His Son to redeem those under the Law. Believers receive the Spirit of His Son, allowing them to cry 'Abba! Father!' and become heirs.

Galatians 4:1-11
Personal Appeal

Paul reminds the Galatians of their deep affection for him during his past physical affliction. He expresses his distress, travailing until Christ is formed in them.

Galatians 4:12-20
Allegory of Hagar and Sarah

Paul uses Abraham's two sons to allegorize two covenants: Hagar represents Mount Sinai and slavery, while the free woman represents the 'Jerusalem from above' and freedom.

Galatians 4:21-31

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