1 But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a bondservant though he is lord of all;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- 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 heir G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the heir G2818 (κληρονόμος) — a sharer by lot, i.e.
inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a
possessor
- 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…
- as long as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus
properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special
occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
- he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- a child G3516 (νήπιος) — not
speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded
person, an immature Christian
- differeth G1308 (διαφέρω) — to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport;
usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively,
report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by…
- nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- from G1308 (διαφέρω) — to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport;
usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively,
report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by…
- a servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- though G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- he be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- of all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
2 but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- 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…
- tutors G2012 (ἐπίτροπος) — a commissioner, i.e.
domestic manager, guardian
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- governors G3623 (οἰκονόμος) — a house-distributor (i.e. manager), or
overseer, i.e. an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal
agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preacher (of the…
- until G891 (ἄχρι) — (of
time) until or (of place) up to
- the time appointed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the time appointed G4287 (προθέσμιος) — fixed beforehand, i.e. (feminine
with implied) a designated day
- of the father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
3 So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the rudiments of the world:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- we were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- children G3516 (νήπιος) — not
speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded
person, an immature Christian
- were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in bondage G1402 (δουλόω) — to enslave (literally or figuratively)
- 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 elements G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the elements G4747 (στοιχεῖον) — something orderly
in arrangement, i.e. (by implication) a serial (basal, fundamental,
initial) constituent (literally), proposition
(figuratively)
- of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
4 but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- the fulness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the fulness G4138 (πλήρωμα) — repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as
contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what
is filled (as container, perf…
- of the time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the time G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus
properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special
occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
- was come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- 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
- sent forth G1821 (ἐξαποστέλλω) — to send away forth, i.e. (on a mission) to
despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
- 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
- Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- 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.)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- a woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
- 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…
5 that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To redeem G1805 (ἐξαγοράζω) — to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from
loss (improve opportunity)
- them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that were G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- 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…
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- we might receive G618 (ἀπολαμβάνω) — to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also
to take aside
- the adoption of sons G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the adoption of sons G5206 (υἱοθεσία) — the placing
as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to
God)
6 And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- sons G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- 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
- hath sent forth G1821 (ἐξαποστέλλω) — to send away forth, i.e. (on a mission) to
despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
- 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…
- of 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
- Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- crying G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e.
(genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
- Abba G5 (Ἀββᾶ) — father as a vocative
- Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
7 So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.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)
- thou art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- a servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- a son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- then G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- an heir G2818 (κληρονόμος) — a sharer by lot, i.e.
inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a
possessor
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
8 Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Howbeit G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that
(of the past or future, also in consecution)
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- ye did service G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- unto them which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by nature G5449 (φύσις) — growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication)
natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort;
figuratively, native dispositi…
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- gods G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
9 but now that ye have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how turn ye back again to the weak and beggarly rudiments, whereunto ye desire to be in bondage over again?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- after that ye have known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- or G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- are known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- 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…
- how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in
what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as
exclamation, how much!
- turn ye G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or
morally)
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- to 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…
- the weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- beggarly G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a
beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or
public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
- elements G4747 (στοιχεῖον) — something orderly
in arrangement, i.e. (by implication) a serial (basal, fundamental,
initial) constituent (literally), proposition
(figuratively)
- whereunto G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye desire G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- G509 (ἄνωθεν) — from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication,
anew
- to be in bondage G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
10 Ye observe days, and months, and seasons, and years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye observe G3906 (παρατηρέω) — to inspect alongside, i.e. note insidiously or
scrupulously
- days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- months G3376 (μήν) — a month
- times G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- years G1763 (ἐνιαυτός) — a year
11 I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I am afraid of G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to
be in awe of, i.e. revere
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- lest G3381 (μήπως) — lest somehow
- I have bestowed G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- upon G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- labour G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- in vain G1500 (εἰκῆ) — idly, i.e. without
reason (or effect)
12 I beseech you, brethren, become as I am, for I also am become as ye are. Ye did me no wrong:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- I beseech G1189 (δέομαι) — to beg (as binding oneself), i.e.
petition
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- for I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case
, and accusative case
and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- ye have G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or
physically)
- not G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- injured G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or
physically)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
13 but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- how G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- infirmity G769 (ἀσθένεια) — feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady;
morally, frailty
- of the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of 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…
- I preached the gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- at the first G4386 (πρότερον) — previously
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
14 and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- temptation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- temptation G3986 (πειρασμός) — a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of
evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication,
adversity
- which was G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- ye despised G1848 (ἐξουθενέω)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- rejected G1609 (ἐκπτύω) — to spit out, i.e. (figuratively) spurn
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- received G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications,
literally or figuratively)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- an angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- 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
15 Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Where G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- the blessedness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the blessedness G3108 (μακαρισμός) — beatification, i.e. attribution of good
fortune
- ye spake of G4771 (σύ) — thou
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- I bear G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- record G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- possible G1415 (δυνατός) — powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter
possible
- ye would have plucked out G1846 (ἐξορύσσω) — to dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an
eye), remove (roofing)
- your own G4771 (σύ) — thou
- eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication,
vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
- G302 (ἄν)
- and have given them G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- to me G1473 (ἐγώ)
16 So then am I become your enemy, by telling you the truth?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Am I G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- therefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- enemy G2190 (ἐχθρός) — hateful (passively, odious, or
actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially
Satan)
- because I tell G226 (ἀληθεύω) — to be true (in doctrine and profession)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- the truth G226 (ἀληθεύω) — to be true (in doctrine and profession)
17 They zealously seek you in no good way; nay, they desire to shut you out, that ye may seek them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They zealously affect G2206 (ζηλόω) — to have warmth of feeling for or against
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
- yea G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- they 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…
- exclude G1576 (ἐκκλείω) — to shut out (literally or figuratively)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye might affect G2206 (ζηλόω) — to have warmth of feeling for or against
- 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
18 But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- to be zealously affected G2206 (ζηλόω) — to have warmth of feeling for or against
- always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- when I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- am present G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at
hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural)
property
- with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
19 My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My G1473 (ἐγώ)
- little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings
(Christian converts)
- of whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I travail in birth G5605 (ὠδίνω) — to experience the pains of parturition (literally or
figuratively)
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- until G891 (ἄχρι) — (of
time) until or (of place) up to
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- be formed G3445 (μορφόω) — to fashion (figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
20 but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I desire G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- to be present G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at
hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural)
property
- with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to change G236 (ἀλλάσσω) — to make different
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- voice G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone
(articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for
any purpose), saying or language
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- I stand in doubt G639 (ἀπορέω) — to
have no way out, i.e. be at a loss (mentally)
- of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
21 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Tell 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…
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- ye that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- desire G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- 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…
- do ye G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, one by the handmaid, and one by the freewoman.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)
- it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
- had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
- sons G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- the one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- a bondmaid G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a bondmaid G3814 (παιδίσκη) — a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave
or servant
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the other G1520 (εἷς) — one
- a freewoman 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)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
23 Howbeit the son by the handmaid is born after the flesh; but the son by the freewoman is born through promise.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the bondwoman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the bondwoman G3814 (παιδίσκη) — a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave
or servant
- was born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but
by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
- after 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 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…
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the freewoman 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)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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)
24 Which things contain an allegory: for these women are two covenants; one from mount Sinai, bearing children unto bondage, which is Hagar.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which things G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- an allegory G238 (ἀλληγορέω) — to allegorize
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- the G1242 (διαθήκη) — properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract
(especially a devisory will)
- two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
- covenants G1242 (διαθήκη) — properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract
(especially a devisory will)
- the one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the mount G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
- Sinai G4614 (Σινᾶ) — Sina (i.e. Sinai), a mountain in
Arabia
- which gendereth G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but
by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- bondage G1397 (δουλεία) — slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
- which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- Hagar G28 (Ἄγαρ) — Hagar, the concubine of Abraham
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
25 Now this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia and answereth to the Jerusalem that now is: for she is in bondage with her children.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)
- this G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Hagar G28 (Ἄγαρ) — Hagar, the concubine of Abraham
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- mount G3735 (ὄρος) — a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
- Sinai G4614 (Σινᾶ) — Sina (i.e. Sinai), a mountain in
Arabia
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Arabia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Arabia G688 (Ἀραβία) — Arabia, a region of Asia
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- answereth to G4960 (συστοιχέω) — to file together (as soldiers in ranks), i.e.
(figuratively) to correspond to
- Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of
Palestine
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is in bondage G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- her 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
- children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
26 But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is our mother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of
Palestine
- which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- above G507 (ἄνω) — upward or on the top
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- 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)
- which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- the mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively,
immediate or remote)
- of us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; Break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: For more are the children of the desolate than of her that hath the husband.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)
- it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- Rejoice G2165 (εὐφραίνω) — to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good
frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
- barren G4723 (στείρος) — "sterile"
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- bearest G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a
plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- break forth G4486 (ῥήγνυμι) — to
"break," "wreck" or "crack", i.e. (especially) to sunder (by
separation of the parts; being its intensive (with the
preposition in composition), and a s…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- cry G994 (βοάω) — to halloo, i.e. shout
(for help or in a tumultuous way)
- thou that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- travailest G5605 (ὠδίνω) — to experience the pains of parturition (literally or
figuratively)
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- the desolate hath G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually
as a noun, being implied)
- 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
- more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- she which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- an husband G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- an husband G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- as G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- Isaac was G2464 (Ἰσαάκ) — Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of
Abraham
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- of promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good)
29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, so also it is now.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
- then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that
(of the past or future, also in consecution)
- he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- was born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but
by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
- after 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 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…
- persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- him 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…
- even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
30 Howbeit what saith the scripture? Cast out the handmaid and her son: for the son of the handmaid shall not inherit with the son of the freewoman.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- 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…
- 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)
- Cast out G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
- the bondwoman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the bondwoman G3814 (παιδίσκη) — a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave
or servant
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- her 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
- son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- of the bondwoman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the bondwoman G3814 (παιδίσκη) — a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave
or servant
- shall G2816 (κληρονομέω) — to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- be heir G2816 (κληρονομέω) — to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- of the freewoman 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)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
31 Wherefore, brethren, we are not children of a handmaid, but of the freewoman.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So then G686 (ἄρα) — a
particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as
follows)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- of the bondwoman G3814 (παιδίσκη) — a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave
or servant
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- of the 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)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)