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Galatians 5:9 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Galatians 5:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 5 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.”
Galatians 5:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Galatians 5:9
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. Proverbial warning about error's pervasive influence. "A little leaven" (mikra zymē, μικρὰ ζύμη)—small amount of yeast. Mikros (μικρός) emphasizes the seemingly insignificant quantity. "Leaveneth" (zymoi, ζυμοῖ)—present tense verb: is leavening, continuously fermenting. "The whole lump" (holon to phyrama, ὅλον τὸ φύραμα)—the entire batch of dough. Phyrama (φύραμα) is the mixed dough, the kneaded mass ready for baking.Leaven in Scripture often symbolizes sin, corruption, evil influence (Exodus 12:15, Matthew 16:6, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8). A tiny amount of ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 5:9
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“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”
“saying”
“Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?”
“when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together”
“which a woman took and hid in three measures{literally”
“Take heed and beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
“of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;”
“you offspring of vipers”