Galatians 4:1

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

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Other Translations for Galatians 4:1

BSB

What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything.

AKJV

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differs nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

CPDV

But I say that, during the time an heir is a child, he is no different from a servant, even though he is the owner of everything.

ERV

But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a bondservant, though he is lord of all;

NHEB

But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, though he is lord of all;

SMT

And I say, for as long time as the heir is a child, he differs nothing from a servant, being lord of all;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 4:1

NowG1161ConjunctionIsayG3004VerbThattheheirG2818Noun MasculineaslongasG5550Noun Masculine heG3745 isG2076VerbachildG3516Adjective differethG1308 nothingG3762fromaservantG1401NounthoughhebeG5607Verb lordG2962Noun MasculineofallG3956Adjective

Commentary for Galatians 4:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 4:1

Summary

Heir possesses authority but lacks freedom until maturity

Event

Illustration of heir's condition

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD