Galatians 4:2

King James Version:

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But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

Complete Jewish Bible:

rather, he is subject to guardians and caretakers until the time previously set by his father.

Berean Standard Bible:

He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father.

American Standard Version:

but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G235} is{G2076} under{G5259} tutors{G2012} and{G2532} governors{G3623} until{G891} the time appointed{G4287} of the father{G3962}.

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Commentary for Galatians 4:2

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  3. Strong's Number: G5259
    There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπό
    Transliteration: hypó
    Pronunciation: hoop-o'
    Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
  4. Strong's Number: G2012
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπίτροπος
    Transliteration: epítropos
    Pronunciation: ep-it'-rop-os
    Description: from ἐπί and τρόπος (in the sense of ἐπιτροπή); a commissioner, i.e. domestic manager, guardian:--steward, tutor.
  5. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  6. Strong's Number: G3623
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἰκονόμος
    Transliteration: oikonómos
    Pronunciation: oy-kon-om'-os
    Description: from οἶκος and the base of νόμος; a house-distributor (i.e. manager), or overseer, i.e. an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preacher (of the Gospel):--chamberlain, governor, steward.
  7. Strong's Number: G891
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄχρι
    Transliteration: áchri
    Pronunciation: akh'-rece
    Description: akin to ἄκρον (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to:--as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare μέχρι.
  8. Strong's Number: G4287
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προθέσμιος
    Transliteration: prothésmios
    Pronunciation: proth-es'-mee-os
    Description: from πρό and a derivative of τίθημι; fixed beforehand, i.e. (feminine with ἡμέρα implied) a designated day:--time appointed.
  9. Strong's Number: G3962
    There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πατήρ
    Transliteration: patḗr
    Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.