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Galatians 3

Galatians 3:13

Christ Has Redeemed Us · Galatians 3:10–14
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Translations

Modern
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
Traditional
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
Literal
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us—for it has been written: “Cursed is everyone hanging on a tree,”
Latin
Christus nos redemit de maledicto legis, factus pro nobis maledictum: quia scriptum est: Maledictus omnis qui pendet in ligno:

Original

Greek
English
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”

Notes

Galatians 3:13

  • redeemed us: Christ freed his people by paying the price for them (see 4:4–5; 1 Peter 1:18–20).

  • "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree": Paul quotes Deuteronomy 21:23, in which criminals who were killed and had their bodies displayed in public were considered to be under God's curse (see study note on Deuteronomy 21:22). When Jesus was nailed to the cross, he took on God's curse that should have fallen on all sinners (compare 2 Corinthians 5:21).

Galatians 3:13–14

Unlike those who rely on the law (see 3:10–12), people who have faith in Christ receive God's life and blessings freely.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Atonement Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Covenant Crucifixion Curse, Cursed Day of Atonement Demon-Possession Elemental Spirits, Elements Ezekiel, Book of Faith Freedom, Liberty Gospel Impalement Imputation Inheritance Judgment Letter to the Galatians Messiah Peter, Second Letter of Punishment

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Atonement: Made by Jesus: Redemption By Breaking Curses Breaking Generational Curses Christian Liberty is Freedom From: The Curse of the Law Crucifixion: The Reproach of Faith in Christ Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Gallows: Reproach of Being Hanged Upon Generational Curses Hanging: The Curse of Death By Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Redemption is by Christ Redemption is From: The Curse of the Law Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Atonement: Faith In, Indispensable The Death of Christ: Mode of Accursed The Law of God: Saints: Freed from the Bondage of The Law of God: Saints: Freed from the Curse of The Law of Moses: Christ: Bore the Curse of Trees: The Jews: Often Executed Criminals On Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation