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Galatians 4:1–6

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Galatians 4:1

1NOW I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

Galatians 4:2

2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

Galatians 4:3

3Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:

Galatians 4:4

4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Galatians 4:5

5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Galatians 4:6

6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

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DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 4:1

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

heir

A person entitled to inherit or succeed to the possession, estate, or place named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

long

Extending a great distance or duration; also to desire earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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child

A son or daughter; a young person; a descendant; or one characterized by a stated relation or quality.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 4:2

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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governors

Persons who govern, rule, direct, or hold chief civil authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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appointed

Fixed; set; established; decreed; ordained; constituted; allotted; Furnished; equipped with things necessary.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 4:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 4:4

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 4:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

redeem

To ransom, buy back, release from bondage, recover, or deliver.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

receive

To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 4:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hearts

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 1

  1. Galatians 4:23
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  2. Galatians 4:29
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  3. Genesis 24:2–3
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  4. 2 Kings 11:12
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  5. 2 Kings 10:1–2
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From verse 3

  1. Colossians 2:20
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  2. Colossians 2:8
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  3. Galatians 4:9
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  4. Galatians 2:4
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  5. Galatians 4:31–1
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From verse 4

  1. Isaiah 7:14
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  2. Mark 1:15
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  3. John 1:14
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  4. Romans 1:3
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  5. Ephesians 1:10
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From verse 5

  1. Hebrews 9:15
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  2. Ephesians 1:5
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  3. 1 Peter 1:18–20
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  4. Ephesians 1:7
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  5. Galatians 3:13
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From verse 6

  1. Romans 8:15–17
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  2. Romans 5:5
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  3. Romans 8:9
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  4. 2 Corinthians 3:17
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  5. Ephesians 2:18
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