Galatians 3:16
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.”
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.
ἐπαγγελία
promises
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ἐπαγγελία
Promise, announcement, declaration. Epaggelia. All the promises of God find their Yes in Christ. Every promise God has made is guaranteed in Jesus. Not one will fail.
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σπέρμα
seed
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σπέρμα
something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
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λέγω
it does say;
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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πολύς
many
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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ἐρέω
were spoken
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ἐρέω
an alternate for G2036 (ἔπω) in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
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