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Galatians 5

Gal. 5:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Stando fast
steko (Greek #4739)
to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere
KJV usage: stand (fast).
Pronounce: stay'-ko
Origin: from the perfect tense of 2476
therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
in thep liberty
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
eleutheria (Greek #1657)
freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)
KJV usage: liberty.
Pronounce: el-yoo-ther-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1658
wherewith
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
hath made
eleutheroo (Greek #1659)
to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)
KJV usage: deliver, make free.
Pronounce: el-yoo-ther-o'-o
Origin: from 1658
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
free
eleutheroo (Greek #1659)
to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)
KJV usage: deliver, make free.
Pronounce: el-yoo-ther-o'-o
Origin: from 1658
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
be
enecho (Greek #1758)
to hold in or upon, i.e. ensnare; by implication, to keep a grudge
KJV usage: entangle with, have a quarrel against, urge.
Pronounce: en-ekh'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 2192
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
entangled
enecho (Greek #1758)
to hold in or upon, i.e. ensnare; by implication, to keep a grudge
KJV usage: entangle with, have a quarrel against, urge.
Pronounce: en-ekh'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 2192
again
palin (Greek #3825)
(adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
KJV usage: again.
Pronounce: pal'-in
Origin: probably from the same as 3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition)
with the yoke
zugos (Greek #2218)
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
KJV usage: pair of balances, yoke.
Pronounce: dzoo-gos'
Origin: from the root of ζεύγνυμι (to join, especially by a "yoke")
of bondage
douleia (Greek #1397)
slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)
KJV usage: bondage.
Pronounce: doo-li'-ah
Origin: from 1398
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Eph. 6:14• 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; (Eph. 6:14)
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John 8:32,36• 32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (John 8:32,36)
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Acts 15:10• 10Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? (Acts 15:10)
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Rom. 6:18• 18Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. (Rom. 6:18)

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Bondage,
Christ,
Liberty,
Yoke

Cross References

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1-2:  He wills them to stand in their liberty,
3-12:  and not to observe circumcision;
13-18:  but rather love, which is the sum of the law.
19-21:  He reckons up the works of the flesh,
22-24:  and the fruits of the Spirit,
25-26:  and exhorts to walk in the Spirit.
Stand.
Prov. 23:23• 23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. (Prov. 23:23)
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1 Cor. 15:58• 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Cor. 15:58)
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1 Cor. 16:13• 13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. (1 Cor. 16:13)
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Eph. 6:14• 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; (Eph. 6:14)
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Phil. 1:27• 27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; (Phil. 1:27)
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1 Thess. 3:8• 8For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. (1 Thess. 3:8)
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2 Thess. 2:15• 15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. (2 Thess. 2:15)
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Heb. 3:6,14• 6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
 14For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; (Heb. 3:6,14)
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Heb. 4:14• 14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. (Heb. 4:14)
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Heb. 10:23,35‑39• 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
 36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
 37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
 38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
 39But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. (Heb. 10:23,35‑39)
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Jude 3,20‑21• 3Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
 20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
 21Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (Jude 3,20‑21)
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Rev. 2:25• 25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. (Rev. 2:25)
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Rev. 3:3• 3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. (Rev. 3:3)
the liberty.
Gal. 5:13• 13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. (Gal. 5:13)
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Gal. 2:4• 4And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: (Gal. 2:4)
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Gal. 3:25• 25But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. (Gal. 3:25)
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Gal. 4:26,31• 26But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
 31So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. (Gal. 4:26,31)
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Psa. 51:12• 12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. (Psa. 51:12)
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Isa. 61:1• 1The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa. 61:1)
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Matt. 11:28‑30• 28Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matt. 11:28‑30)
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John 8:32‑36• 32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
 33They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
 34Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
 35And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (John 8:32‑36)
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Rom. 6:14,18• 14For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
 18Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. (Rom. 6:14,18)
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Rom. 7:3,6• 3So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.
 6But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. (Rom. 7:3,6)
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Rom. 8:2• 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Rom. 8:2)
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1 Cor. 7:22• 22For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. (1 Cor. 7:22)
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2 Cor. 3:17• 17Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Cor. 3:17)
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1 Peter 2:16• 16As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. (1 Peter 2:16)
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2 Peter 2:19• 19While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. (2 Peter 2:19)
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Gal. 2:4• 4And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: (Gal. 2:4)
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Gal. 4:9• 9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? (Gal. 4:9)
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Matt. 23:4• 4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. (Matt. 23:4)
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Acts 15:10• 10Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? (Acts 15:10)
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Col. 2:16‑22• 16Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
 17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
 18Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
 19And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
 20Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
 21(Touch not; taste not; handle not;
 22Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? (Col. 2:16‑22)
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Heb. 9:8‑11• 8The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:
 9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
 10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
 11But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; (Heb. 9:8‑11)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Christ has set us free in freedomh; stand fast therefore, and be not held again in a yoke of bondage.

JND Translation Notes

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i.e. liberty as opposed to bondage. See 1 Cor. 10.29.

W. Kelly Translation

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Stand fast in the freedom with whicha Christ hath freed us, and be not again held in a yoke of bondage.

WK Translation Notes

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Chapter 5:1 is a perplexing question of text. If (hō) "which" be read, the KJV is substantially right; if omitted as by the Revisers, and (oun) "certainly" be read after (stēkete) their version is correct.