Galatians 4:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:27 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolat..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:27 — KJV
“For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.”
— Galatians 4:27 (KJV)
Galatians 4:27 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 4:27
“Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:27: barren, break, forth
“Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. colours: or, pieces”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:27: many, more, children
“They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:27: barren, hath, many
“Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee. the upright...: or, they love thee uprightly”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:27: rejoice, hath, more
“And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:27: hath, many, more
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