Galatians 4:1
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;”
χρόνος
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
πᾶς
of everything
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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διαφέρω
he differs
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διαφέρω
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
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δοῦλος
from a slave
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δοῦλος
Slave, servant, bondservant. Doulos. Paul a servant of Jesus Christ. The highest title Paul claimed was slave of Christ. Belonging completely to Jesus is the greatest freedom.
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κύριος
though] owner
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κύριος
Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.
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κληρονόμος
heir
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κληρονόμος
Heir, one who inherits. Kleronomos. If children then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. Everything that belongs to Jesus is shared with those who belong to Him.
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ὅσος
as long as
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ὅσος
As many as, as much as, whoever. All who received Him to all who believed in His name He gave the right to become children of God. The offer is unlimited.
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οὐδείς
in nothing
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οὐδείς
No one, nothing, none. No one can snatch them out of My hand. The security of the believer rests not in their grip but in His. And His grip never fails.
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λέγω
I 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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νήπιος
a child
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νήπιος
not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian
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εἰμί
being;
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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