King James Version
Galatians 5:1 in the King James Version says “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bond...” — study this verse from Galatians chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
Galatians 5:1 · KJV
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in the liberty”
G1657freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)
“free”
G1659to liberate, i.e., (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“again”
G3825(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
“with the yoke”
G2218a coupling, i.e., (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
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