Galatians 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:17 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirt..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:17 — KJV
“And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.”
— Galatians 3:17 (KJV)
Galatians 3:17 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 3:17
“And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:17: four, hundred, thirty
“Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. There...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:17: say, before, god
“Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:17: say, god, after
“But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:17: covenant, god, law
“And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:17: god, four, hundred
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