Galatians 5:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

[This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Complete Jewish Bible:

What I am saying is this: run your lives by the Spirit. Then you will not do what your old nature wants.

Berean Standard Bible:

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

American Standard Version:

But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

This I say^{G3004} then^{G1161}, Walk^{G4043} in the Spirit^{G4151}, and^{G2532} ye shall^{G5055} not^{G3364} fulfil^{G5055} the lust^{G1939} of the flesh^{G4561}.

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Commentary for Galatians 5:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
3. Strong's Number: G4043
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περιπατέω
   Transliteration: peripatéō
   Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
   Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about).
   
4. Strong's Number: G4151
   There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πνεῦμα
   Transliteration: pneûma
   Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
   Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
   
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: G5055
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τελέω
   Transliteration: teléō
   Pronunciation: tel-eh'-o
   Description: from τέλος; to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt):--accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3364
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ μή
   Transliteration: ou mḗ
   Pronunciation: oo may
   Description: i.e. οὐ and μή; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all:--any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare μὴ οὐκ.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1939
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιθυμία
   Transliteration: epithymía
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah
   Description: from ἐπιθυμέω; a longing (especially for what is forbidden):--concupiscence, desire, lust (after).
   
9. Strong's Number: G4561
   There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σάρξ
   Transliteration: sárx
   Pronunciation: sarx
   Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).