Galatians 2:21
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. ”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
χάρις
grace
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χάρις
Grace, favour, gift, charm. Charis. By grace you have been saved through faith. Grace is God giving what we do not deserve. It is His nature expressed toward those who need Him.
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νόμος
the] Law
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νόμος
Law, rule, principle. Nomos. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free. The highest law is not written on stone. It is written by the Spirit on the heart.
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θεός
of God;
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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δικαιοσύνη
righteousness is,
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δικαιοσύνη
Righteousness, justice, rightness. Dikaiosune. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Righteousness is not earned. It is received as a gift through faith.
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δωρεάν
for naught
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δωρεάν
Freely, without cause, as a gift. Dorean. Freely you received freely give. Everything you have from God came free. What you received freely flow freely to others.
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εἰ
if
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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