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Galatians 4:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Galatians 4:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 4 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.”
Galatians 4:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Galatians 4:5
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Christ's dual purpose. First, "to redeem them that were under the law" (hina tous hypo nomon exagorasē). "Redeem" is exagorazō (ἐξαγοράζω), meaning "buy out of the marketplace"—purchasing slaves to set free. "Them that were under the law" primarily means Jews but includes all under law's condemnation. Christ's law-keeping and curse-bearing (3:13) purchased our freedom.Second purpose: "that we might receive the adoption of sons" (hina tēn huiothesian apolabōmen). "Adoption" is huiothesia (υἱοθεσία), literally "s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 4:5
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“since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant”
“according to the good pleasure of his desire”
“not with corruptible things”
“the forgiveness of our trespasses”
“but through his own blood”
“having become a curse for us. For it is written”
“saying”
“but ourselves also”
“but a son; and if a son”
“through faith in Christ Jesus.”