Galatians 4:5
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
υἱός
Sons
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υἱός
Son, descendant, one sharing the nature of. Huios. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Sonship through faith is the highest status available to a human being.
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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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υἱοθεσία
Adoption
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υἱοθεσία
Adoption as sons. Huiothesia. The legal act giving full rights to an adopted child. You are not a tolerated guest in God's house. You are welcomed as family with full rights.
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ἐξαγοράζω
He may redeem,
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ἐξαγοράζω
to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)
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