Galatians 4:5
“To redeeme them that were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of sonnes.”
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Galatians 4:5 Context
3Euen so we, when wee were children, were in bondage vnder the Elements of the world: 4But when the fulnes of the time was come, God sent foorth his Sonne made of a woman, made vnder the Law, 5To redeeme them that were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of sonnes. 6And because yee are sonnes, God hath sent foorth the spirit of his Sonne into your hearts, crying Abba, Father. 7Wherefore thou art no more a seruant, but a sonne; and if a sonne, then an heire of God through Christ.
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Other Translations
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
- King James Version
so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
- American Standard Version (1901)
That he might make them free who were under the law, and that we might be given the place of sons.
- Basic English Bible
that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive sonship.
- Darby Bible
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
- Webster's Bible
in order to purchase the freedom of all who were subject to Law, so that we might receive recognition as sons.
- Weymouth Bible
that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of children.
- World English Bible
maad of a womman, maad vndur the lawe, that he schulde ayenbie hem that weren vndur the lawe, that we schulden vnderfonge the adopcioun of sones.
- Wycliffe Bible
that those under law he may redeem, that the adoption of sons we may receive;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version
so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
- American Standard Version (1901)
That he might make them free who were under the law, and that we might be given the place of sons.
- Basic English Bible
that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive sonship.
- Darby Bible
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
- Webster's Bible
in order to purchase the freedom of all who were subject to Law, so that we might receive recognition as sons.
- Weymouth Bible
that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of children.
- World English Bible
maad of a womman, maad vndur the lawe, that he schulde ayenbie hem that weren vndur the lawe, that we schulden vnderfonge the adopcioun of sones.
- Wycliffe Bible
that those under law he may redeem, that the adoption of sons we may receive;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Galatians 4:5
4:5 To redeem those under the law - From the curse of it, and from that low, servile state. That we - Jews who believe. Might receive the adoption - All the privileges of adult sons.
People's Bible Notes for Galatians 4:5
Ga 4:5 To redeem them that were under the law. Those under bondage need redemption in order to secure freedom. Paul has shown that those under the law were in bondage. From this bondage Christ came to redeem us. How the redemption was wrought is shown in Ga 3:13. That we might receive the adoption of sons. This "adoption of sons" is bestowed as a gift. We cannot have it, and still be in bondage.