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Galatians 3

1 O foolish Galatians, who did bewitch you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth crucified?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • O G5599 (ὦ) — as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note of exclamation, oh
  • foolish G453 (ἀνόητος) — unintelligent; by implication, sensual
  • Galatians G1052 (Γαλάτης) — a Galatian or inhabitant of Galatia
  • who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • hath bewitched G940 (βασκαίνω) — to malign, i.e. (by extension) to fascinate (by false representations)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that ye should G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • obey G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
  • the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • before G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • hath been evidently set forth G4270 (προγράφω) — to write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe
  • crucified G4717 (σταυρόω) — to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.

2 This only would I learn from you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • I learn G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Received ye G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • the hearing G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…

3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now perfected in the flesh?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Are ye G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • foolish G453 (ἀνόητος) — unintelligent; by implication, sensual
  • having begun G1728 (ἐνάρχομαι) — to commence on
  • in the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • are ye G2005 (ἐπιτελέω) — to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • made perfect G2005 (ἐπιτελέω) — to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
  • by the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…

4 Did ye suffer so many things in vain? if it be indeed in vain.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Corinthians 15:2 · Hebrews 6:4 · Hebrews 10:32 · 2 Peter 2:20
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Have ye suffered G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
  • so many things G5118 (τοσοῦτος) — apparently from and ) and (including its variations); so vast as this, i.e. such (in quantity, amount, number of space)
  • in vain G1500 (εἰκῆ) — idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)
  • if G1489 (εἴγε) — if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative) otherwise
  • yet G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

5 He therefore that supplieth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He G2023 (ἐπιχορηγέω) — to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply, (figuratively) aid or contribute
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ministereth G2023 (ἐπιχορηγέω) — to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply, (figuratively) aid or contribute
  • to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • worketh G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • miracles G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • the hearing G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…

6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • it was accounted G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively)
  • to him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification

7 Know therefore that they that are of faith, the same are sons of Abraham.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Know ye G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • therefore G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the children of G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch

8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all the nations be blessed.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the scripture G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
  • foreseeing G4308 (προοράω) — to behold in advance, i.e. (actively) to notice (another) previously, or (middle voice) to keep in (one's own) view
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • would justify G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • the heathen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the heathen G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • through G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • preached before the gospel G4283 (προευαγγελίζομαι) — to announce glad news in advance
  • unto Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • shall G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • nations G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • nations G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • be blessed G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

9 So then they that are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So then G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • they G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
  • which be G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • are blessed G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one who continueth not in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • as many as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the curse G2671 (κατάρα) — imprecation, execration
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • Cursed G1944 (ἐπικατάρατος) — imprecated, i.e. execrable
  • every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • continueth G1696 (ἐμμένω) — to stay in the same place, i.e. (figuratively) persevere
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • are written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • the book G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the book G975 (βιβλίον) — a roll
  • of the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

11 Now that no man is justified by the law before God, is evident: for, The righteous shall live by faith;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • is justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • in the sight of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • evident G1212 (δῆλος) — clear
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • The just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • shall live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

12 and the law is not of faith; but, He that doeth them shall live in them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • The man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • that doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • hath redeemed G1805 (ἐξαγοράζω) — to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the curse G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the curse G2671 (κατάρα) — imprecation, execration
  • of the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • being made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • a curse G2671 (κατάρα) — imprecation, execration
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • Cursed G1944 (ἐπικατάρατος) — imprecated, i.e. execrable
  • every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hangeth G2910 (κρεμάννυμι) — to hang
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • a tree G3586 (ξύλον) — timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance

14 that upon the Gentiles might come the blessing of Abraham in Christ Jesus; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the blessing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the blessing G2129 (εὐλογία) — fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by…
  • of Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • might come G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • we might receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men: Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet when it hath been confirmed, no one maketh it void, or addeth thereto.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • I speak G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • after the manner of G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • Though G3676 (ὅμως) — at the same time, i.e. (conjunctionally) notwithstanding, yet still
  • but G3676 (ὅμως) — at the same time, i.e. (conjunctionally) notwithstanding, yet still
  • a man’s G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • covenant G1242 (διαθήκη) — properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
  • confirmed G2964 (κυρόω) — to make authoritative, i.e. ratify
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • disannulleth G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • addeth thereto G1928 (ἐπιδιατάσσομαι) — to appoint besides, i.e. supplement (as a codicil)

16 Now to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • to Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • seed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • seed G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
  • were G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • the promises G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the promises G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • made G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • He saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • to seeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to seeds G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • of G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • to G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

17 Now this I say: A covenant confirmed beforehand by God, the law, which came four hundred and thirty years after, doth not disannul, so as to make the promise of none effect.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • the covenant G1242 (διαθήκη) — properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
  • that was confirmed before G4300 (προκυρόω) — to ratify previously
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • four hundred G5071 (τετρακόσιοι) — four hundred
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • thirty G5144 (τριάκοντα) — thirty
  • years G2094 (ἔτος) — a year
  • after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • disannul G208 (ἀκυρόω) — to invalidate
  • G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • it should make G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively
  • the promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • of none effect G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively

18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise: but God hath granted it to Abraham by promise.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • the inheritance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the inheritance G2817 (κληρονομία) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
  • promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • gave G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
  • to Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

19 What then is the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise hath been made; and it was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherefore G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • It was added G4369 (προστίθημι) — to place additionally, i.e. lay beside, annex, repeat
  • because G5484 (χάριν) — through favor of, i.e. on account of
  • of transgressions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of transgressions G3847 (παράβασις) — violation
  • till G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • the seed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the seed G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
  • should come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • the promise was made G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
  • ordained G1299 (διατάσσω) — to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute, prescribe, etc.
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • of a mediator G3316 (μεσίτης) — a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor)

20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one; but God is one.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • a mediator G3316 (μεσίτης) — a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • of one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the promises G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the promises G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • God forbid G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • God forbid G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • there had been G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • a law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • could have G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • given life G2227 (ζωοποιέω) — to (re-)vitalize (literally or figuratively)
  • verily G3689 (ὄντως) — really
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • should have been G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

22 But the scripture shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the scripture G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
  • hath concluded G4788 (συγκλείω) — to shut together, i.e. include or (figuratively) embrace in a common subjection to
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • might be given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

23 But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • we were kept G5432 (φρουρέω) — to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
  • under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • shut up G4788 (συγκλείω) — to shut together, i.e. include or (figuratively) embrace in a common subjection to
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • should afterwards G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • be revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

24 So that the law is become our tutor to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • schoolmaster G3807 (παιδαγωγός) — a boy-leader, i.e. a servant whose office it was to take the children to school; (by implication, (figuratively) a tutor ("pædagogue"))
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we might be justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…

25 But now that faith is come, we are no longer under a tutor.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • after that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • is come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • no longer G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
  • under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • a schoolmaster G3807 (παιδαγωγός) — a boy-leader, i.e. a servant whose office it was to take the children to school; (by implication, (figuratively) a tutor ("pædagogue"))

26 For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the children G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • as many G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • of you G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • have been baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • have put on G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)

28 There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither bond nor free, there can be no male and female; for ye all are one man in Christ Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • There is G1762 (ἔνι) — impersonally, there is in or among
  • neither G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • Greek G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
  • bond G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
  • male G730 (ἄῤῥην) — male (as stronger for lifting)
  • nor G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • female G2338 (θῆλυς) — female
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

29 And if ye are Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Christ’s G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • then G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • are ye G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Abraham’s G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • seed G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • heirs G2818 (κληρονόμος) — a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)