the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ἐλευθερίᾳ
eleuthería
freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)ἡμᾶς
egṓ
IΧριστὸς
Christós
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesusἠλευθέρωσεν·
eleutheróō
to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability)στήκετε
stḗkō
to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevereοὖν
oûn
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordinglyκαὶ
kaí
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small wordsμὴ
mḗ
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whetherπάλιν
pálin
(adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other handζυγῷ
zygós
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)δουλείας
douleía
slavery (ceremonially or figuratively)ἐνέχεσθε.
enéchō
to hold in or upon, i.e. ensnare; by implication, to keep a grudge
Galatians 5:1 · Greek NT (SBLGNT)
AMPLIFIED · 1 of 3
It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed].
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Today's memory verse · from this session
“It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed].”
No commentary yet for this passage — the library is still growing here.