Galatians 4:5

Translations

Modern

…to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.

Traditional

To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Literal

…that He might redeem those under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

Latin

…ut eos, qui sub lege erant, redimeret, ut adoptionem filiorum reciperemus.

Original

Greek

English

…to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.

Notes

Galatians 4:4–5

God chose the perfect time in history for Jesus to come (see Luke 4:18 –19; Ephesians 4:8 –10).
Jesus was fully human, born of a woman, and required to follow the law of Moses. Jesus fulfilled the law (see Matthew 3:13 –15; 5:17) so that God's children now have freedom and are no longer enslaved by it.
to redeem those: By fulfilling the law and taking on its curse, Jesus freed us from its demands (Galatians 3:13; see also Romans 3:24; Colossians 1:13 –14).
that we might receive our adoption as sons: See also Romans 8:15 –17.

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 The Son of God

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Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
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1 Peter 1:18–20
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
Ephesians 1:7
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Galatians 3:13
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.”
Hebrews 9:12
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
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You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:7
So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.
John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Glossary

Adoption Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Faith God As Father Grace Incarnation Inheritance Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of Revelation

Topics

Adoption is Through Christ Adoption: Spiritual Atonement: Made by Jesus: Divinely Ordained Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Christian Liberty: Conferred by Christ God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Redemption is From: The Bondage of the Law Redemption of Our Souls Redemption: Christ Sent to Effect Redemption: Procures for Us: Adoption Salvation: Plan of The Human Nature of Christ was Necessary to his Mediatorial office The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: A Proof of Adoption

Galatians 4:5

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