Galatians 4:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So, brothers, we are children not of the slave woman, but of the free woman.

Berean Standard Bible:

Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman.

American Standard Version:

Wherefore, brethren, we are not children of a handmaid, but of the freewoman.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So then{G686}, brethren{G80}, we are{G2070} not{G3756} children{G5043} of the bondwoman{G3814}, but{G235} of the free{G1658}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 8:36

  • If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Galatians 5:1

  • ¶ Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Galatians 5:13

  • ¶ For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

John 1:12

  • But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:

John 1:13

  • Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

1 John 3:1

  • ¶ Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

1 John 3:2

  • Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

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Commentary for Galatians 4:31

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G686
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄρα
    Transliteration: ára
    Pronunciation: ar'-ah
    Description: probably from αἴρω (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):--haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially γέ or οὖν (after) or εἰ (before). Compare also ἆρα.
  2. Strong's Number: G80
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀδελφός
    Transliteration: adelphós
    Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
    Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
  3. Strong's Number: G2070
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐσμέν
    Transliteration: esmén
    Pronunciation: es-men'
    Description: first person plural indicative of εἰμί; we are:--are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.
  4. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  5. Strong's Number: G5043
    There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέκνον
    Transliteration: téknon
    Pronunciation: tek'-non
    Description: from the base of τίκτω; a child (as produced):--child, daughter, son.
  6. Strong's Number: G3814
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παιδίσκη
    Transliteration: paidískē
    Pronunciation: pahee-dis'-kay
    Description: feminine diminutive of παῖς; a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave or servant:--bondmaid(-woman), damsel, maid(-en).
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G1658
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐλεύθερος
    Transliteration: eleútheros
    Pronunciation: el-yoo'-ther-os
    Description: probably from the alternate of ἔρχομαι; unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability):--free (man, woman), at liberty.