Galatians 3:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:19 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise wa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:19 — KJV
“Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.”
— Galatians 3:19 (KJV)
Galatians 3:19 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 3:19
“Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: by...: or, that I should save his life: Heb. by quickening him”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:19: then, because, should
“The yoke of my transgressions is bound by his hand: they are wreathed, and come up upon my neck: he hath made my strength to fall, the Lord hath delivered me into their hands, from whom I am not able to rise up.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:19: transgressions, come, whom
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are discovered, so that in all your doings your sins do appear; because, I say, that ye are come to remembrance, ye shall be taken with the hand.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:19: because, transgressions, come
“And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:19: wherefore, seed, come
“When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. some...: Heb. matter of nakedness divorcement: Heb. cutting off”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:19: then, because, come
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