Galatians 4:8

Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 4:8

BSB

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.

AKJV

However, then, when you knew not God, you did service to them which by nature are no gods.

CPDV

But then, certainly, while ignorant of God, you served those who, by nature, are not gods.

ERV

Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them which by nature are no gods:

NHEB

However at that time, not knowing God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.

SMT

But then truly, not having known God, ye were in a servile condition to them not being gods by nature.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 4:8

HowbeitG235Conjunction thenG5119AdverbwhenyeknewG1492Verb notG3756 GodG2316Noun MasculineyedidserviceG1398VerbuntothemwhichbynatureG5449Noun Feminine areG5607Verb noG3361 godsG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for Galatians 4:8

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

Overview of Galatians 4:8

Summary

Gentiles previously served powerless idols unknowingly

Event

Recollection of pagan past

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD