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Galatians 3:15 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Galatians 3:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 3 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Law and the Promise
“Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. covenant: or, testament”
Galatians 3:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Galatians 3:15
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Paul shifts to a human analogy, addressing them as 'brethren' (adelphoi, ἀδελφοί)—a warm term despite his sharp rebukes. 'I speak after the manner of men' (kata anthrōpon legō, κατὰ ἄνθρωπον λέγω)—'I use a human example.' The word 'covenant' (diathēkēn, διαθήκην) can mean 'will, testament' or 'covenant'—both apply here. The perfect participle 'confirmed' (kekyrōmenēn, κεκυρωμένην) means 'ratified, validated'—a legally binding agreement.The point: once a ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 3:15
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“for it is never in force while he who made it lives.”
“for as you presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to wickedness upon wickedness”
“what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.”
“what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised”