Galatians 4:1 — King James Version← Study notes
“Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;”
Galatians 4:1 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Galatians 4:115 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Galatians 4:1
The word “child” in this place denotes not age but understanding; meaning that God had from the beginning designed for us these gifts, but, as we yet continued childish, He let us be under the elements of the world, that is, new moons and sabbaths, for these days are regulated by the course of sun and moon. If then also now they bring you under law they do nothing else but lead you backward now in the time of your perfect age and maturity. And see what is the consequence of…
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Amara OseiNote3mo agoThe Heir Who Remains in Bondage
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; but is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. The heir owns ...
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Mary PatelNote3mo agoGod's faithfulness through history - Galatians 4
I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. The contrast between human weakness and divine strength is so vivid in this passage. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is fa...
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