Keraia
Galatians 4

Galatians 4:1

Sons and Heirs · Galatians 4:1–7
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Translations

Modern
What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything.
Traditional
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
Literal
Now I say, for as long a time as the heir is a child, he differs nothing from a slave, though being lord of all.
Latin
Dico autem: quanto tempore hæres parvulus est, nihil differt a servo, cum sit dominus omnium:

Original

Greek
English
What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything.

Notes

Galatians 4:1–3

A child who inherits an estate might get a large fortune. However, before reaching adulthood, the child must follow the rules of guardians and trustees until the time the father decides. In the same way, before Jesus came, God's people were under the guidance of the law of Moses (see 3:23–24).

Galatians 4:1–7

Paul argues that the purpose of the law of Moses for God's children was fulfilled when Jesus came, so we are no longer bound by it.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant

Glossary

Adoption Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Faith Inheritance Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Children: Male: Under the Care of Tutors, Till They Came of Age Children: Minors Children: Tutors and Governors For Christian Minister: Judaizers Heir: General Scriptures Concerning Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Judaism: Judaizers Were a Corrupt Form of Christianity Minors: Legal Status of Tutor: General Scriptures Concerning