Galatians 5:9

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Galatians 5:9

BSB
A little leaven works through the whole batch of dough.
AKJV
A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
CPDV
A little leaven corrupts the whole mass.
ERV
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
NHEB
A little yeast grows through the whole lump.
SMT
A little leaven leavens the whole mixture.

Commentary for Galatians 5:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Galatians 5:9
Summary
Small corruption contaminates the whole community
Event
Using metaphor of leavening
Estimated Time Period
c. 50 AD
Category
Teaching