Galatians 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:9 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:9 — KJV
“But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? turn ye again: or, turn ye back elements: or, rudiments”
— Galatians 4:9 (KJV)
Galatians 4:9 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 4:9
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:9: now, after, known
“Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:9: now, god, turn
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:9: god, how, again
“And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:9: now, after, known
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:9: god, turn, again
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