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Galatians 6:14–15

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Galatians 6:14

14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Galatians 6:15

15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

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DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:14

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

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

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)

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forbid

To command that something not be done; to prohibit or hinder.

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

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glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

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

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cross

An upright execution stake with a crosspiece; Christ's crucifixion and its reproach or burden; also to pass from one side to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

crucified

To put to death by fastening to a cross; in Hebrews 6: 6, to treat the Son of God as crucified afresh and expose him to open shame.

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

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Galatians 6:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

uncircumcision

The state of not being circumcised; also uncircumcised persons considered as a group.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

new

Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.

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

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From verse 14

  1. Romans 6:6
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  2. Galatians 2:20
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  3. Jeremiah 9:23–24
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  4. 1 Corinthians 2:2
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  5. Philippians 3:3
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From verse 15

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:17
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  2. Colossians 3:10–11
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  3. Ephesians 2:10
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  4. Galatians 5:6
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  5. Ephesians 4:24
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