Galatians 4:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:3 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: elements: or, rudiments" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:3 — KJV
“Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: elements: or, rudiments”
— Galatians 4:3 (KJV)
Galatians 4:3 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 4:3
“Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:3: children, bondage, under
“And now ye purpose to keep under the children of Judah and Jerusalem for bondmen and bondwomen unto you: but are there not with you, even with you, sins against the LORD your God?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:3: even, children, under
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:3: even, children, under
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so...: or, that they may be”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:3: even, under, world
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:3: elements, world, rudiments
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