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Contemporary English Version

Galatians 4:5

so he could set us free from the Law, and we could become God's children.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Adoption;   Atonement;   God;   Jesus, the Christ;   Redemption;   Salvation;   Scofield Reference Index - Adoption;   Thompson Chain Reference - Backsliding;   Church;   Deterioration-Development;   Family;   Spiritual;   The Topic Concordance - Inheritance;   Jesus Christ;   Law;   Redemption;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Adoption;   Human Nature of Christ, the;   Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the;   Liberty, Christian;   Redemption;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Adoption;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Abba;   Adoption;   Child;   Father;   Freedom;   Justification;   Law;   Redemption;   Son of god;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Adoption;   Faith;   Freedom;   Mission;   Paul the Apostle;   Time;   Virgin Birth;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Redemption;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Covenant;   Election of Grace;   Passover;   Ransom;   Redemption;   Son of God;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Adoption;   Galatians, the Epistle to the;   Hebrews, the Epistle to the;   Peter;   Ring;   Son of God;   Tribute;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Adoption;   Galatians, Letter to the;   Reconcilation;   Salvation;   Trinity;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Adoption;   Atonement;   Children (Sons) of God;   Christianity;   Justification, Justify;   Law;   Love, Lover, Lovely, Beloved;   Prayer;   Redeemer, Redemption;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Adoption;   Atonement (2);   Baptism;   Bondage;   Children of God, Sons of God;   Galatians Epistle to the;   God;   Grace;   Guilt (2);   Holy Spirit;   Justification (2);   Law;   Liberty;   Mediation Mediator;   Metaphor;   Personality;   Pre-Eminence ;   Presentation ;   Propitiation;   Redemption (2);   Sin (2);   Teaching ;   Trade and Commerce;   Trust;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Adoption;   Almighty;   Redemption;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Adoption;   Mary;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Adoption;   Son of god;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Adoption,;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Adoption;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Adoption;   Children of God;   Galatians, Epistle to the;   Intercession of Christ;   Love;   Ransom;   Regeneration;   Relationships, Family;   Sons of God (New Testament);   Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia - Adoption;  

Devotionals:

- Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life - Devotion for July 21;   Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for December 25;   Every Day Light - Devotion for December 6;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
King James Version (1611)
To redeeme them that were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of sonnes.
King James Version
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
English Standard Version
to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
New American Standard Bible
so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters.
New Century Version
God did this so he could buy freedom for those who were under the law and so we could become his children.
Amplified Bible
so that He might redeem and liberate those who were under the Law, that we [who believe] might be adopted as sons [as God's children with all rights as fully grown members of a family].
New American Standard Bible (1995)
so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
Legacy Standard Bible
so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
Berean Standard Bible
to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
Complete Jewish Bible
so that he might redeem those in subjection to this legalism and thus enable us to be made God's sons.
Darby Translation
that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive sonship.
Easy-to-Read Version
God did this so that he could buy the freedom of those who were under the law. God's purpose was to make us his children.
Geneva Bible (1587)
That hee might redeeme them which were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of the sonnes.
George Lamsa Translation
To redeem them who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Good News Translation
to redeem those who were under the Law, so that we might become God's children.
Lexham English Bible
in order that he might redeem those under the law, in order that we might receive the adoption.
Literal Translation
that He might redeem the ones under Law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
American Standard Version
that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Bible in Basic English
That he might make them free who were under the law, and that we might be given the place of sons.
Hebrew Names Version
that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
International Standard Version
in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as his children.Matthew 20:28; John 1:12; Galatians 3:13,26; Ephesians 1:5,7; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:18-19;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
that them who were under the law he might redeem, and we might receive the constitution of sons.
Murdock Translation
that he might redeem them that were under the law; and that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
To redeeme them that were vnder the lawe, that we myght receaue the adoption of chyldren.
English Revised Version
that he might redeem them which were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
World English Bible
that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem those under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Weymouth's New Testament
in order to purchase the freedom of all who were subject to Law, so that we might receive recognition as sons.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
maad of a womman, maad vndur the lawe, that he schulde ayenbie hem that weren vndur the lawe, that we schulden vnderfonge the adopcioun of sones.
Update Bible Version
that he might redeem those that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Webster's Bible Translation
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
New English Translation
to redeem those who were under the law, so that we may be adopted as sons with full rights.
New King James Version
to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
New Living Translation
God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.
New Life Bible
This all happened so He could buy with His blood and make free all those who were held by the Law. Then we might become the sons of God.
New Revised Standard
in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
That, them who were under law, he might redeem, that, the sonship, we might duly receive; -
Douay-Rheims Bible
That he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Revised Standard Version
to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
to redeme the which were vnder the lawe: yt we thorow eleccion myght receave the inheritauce yt belongeth vnto the naturall sonnes.
Young's Literal Translation
that those under law he may redeem, that the adoption of sons we may receive;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
to redeme them which were vnder the lawe, that we mighte receaue ye childshippe.
Mace New Testament (1729)
who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Simplified Cowboy Version
God sent his boy to buy our freedom so he could adopt us as his very own.

Contextual Overview

1 Children who are under age are no better off than slaves, even though everything their parents own will someday be theirs. 2 This is because children are placed in the care of guardians and teachers until the time their parents have set. 3 That is how it was with us. We were like children ruled by the powers of this world. 4 But when the time was right, God sent his Son, and a woman gave birth to him. His Son obeyed the Law, 5 so he could set us free from the Law, and we could become God's children. 6 Now that we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. And his Spirit tells us that God is our Father. 7 You are no longer slaves. You are God's children, and you will be given what he has promised.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

redeem: Galatians 4:21, Galatians 3:13, Matthew 20:28, Luke 1:68, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 5:2, Colossians 1:13-20, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 9:15, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 Peter 3:18, Revelation 5:9, Revelation 14:3

that we: Galatians 4:7, Galatians 3:26, John 1:12, Romans 8:19, Romans 8:23, Romans 9:4, Ephesians 1:5

Reciprocal: Exodus 2:10 - and he Leviticus 4:28 - a kid Leviticus 25:48 - General Jeremiah 3:19 - put thee Matthew 1:18 - of the Matthew 5:17 - but Luke 2:11 - unto Luke 2:21 - eight Luke 2:39 - performed Luke 15:22 - a ring Luke 22:8 - Go John 11:51 - that Jesus Romans 3:19 - what things Romans 6:14 - for ye Romans 7:6 - But Romans 8:3 - God Romans 8:15 - the Spirit Romans 15:8 - Jesus 1 Corinthians 9:20 - are under 2 Corinthians 6:18 - a Father Galatians 2:16 - but Galatians 3:23 - under Galatians 5:13 - ye Galatians 5:18 - ye are Ephesians 3:6 - the Gentiles Colossians 2:11 - by 1 Timothy 2:15 - she 1 John 3:1 - that 1 John 3:24 - we

Cross-References

Genesis 4:10
Then the Lord said: Why have you done this terrible thing? You killed your own brother, and his blood flowed onto the ground. Now his blood is calling out for me to punish you.
Genesis 4:11
And so, I'll put you under a curse. Because you killed Abel and made his blood run out on the ground, you will never be able to farm the land again.
Genesis 31:2
Jacob also noticed that Laban was not as friendly as he had been before.
Genesis 31:5
and he told them: Your father isn't as friendly with me as he used to be, but the God my ancestors worshiped has been on my side.
Numbers 16:15
Moses was very angry and said to the Lord , "Don't listen to these men! I haven't done anything wrong to them. I haven't taken as much as a donkey."
Job 5:2
Envy and jealousy will kill a stupid fool.
Psalms 20:3
May he remember your gifts and be pleased with what you bring.
Matthew 20:15
Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Why should you be jealous, if I want to be generous?"
Acts 13:45
When the Jewish people saw the crowds, they were very jealous. They insulted Paul and spoke against everything he said.
Hebrews 11:4
Because Abel had faith, he offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. God was pleased with him and his gift, and even though Abel is now dead, his faith still speaks for him.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

To redeem them that were under the law,.... By whom are meant chiefly the Jews, who are elsewhere represented as in and under the law, in distinction from the Gentiles who were without it; see Romans 2:12 the Gentiles indeed, though they were not under the law of Moses, yet were not without law to God, they were under the law of nature. The law was given to Adam as a covenant of works, and not to him as a single person, but as a federal head to all his posterity; hence he sinning, and they in him, they all came under its sentence of condemnation and death, God's elect not excepted, and who are the persons said to be redeemed; for Christ was not sent to redeem all that were under the law; for as all mankind were included in it as a covenant of works made with Adam, and all are transgressors of it, the whole world is pronounced guilty before God by it, and liable to the curse of it; but not all mankind, only some out of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation, are redeemed by Christ, even all the elect, whether among Jews or Gentiles. The chosen among the Jews seem to be here principally designed; the redemption of them, which is the end of Christ's being sent, intends not only a deliverance of them from sin and Satan, and the world, to whom they were in bondage, but from the law under which they were; from the bondage of the ceremonial, and from the curse and condemnation of the moral law:

that we might receive the adoption of children; by which may be meant, both the grace, blessing, and privilege of adoption, and the inheritance adopted to; both are received, and that in consequence of redemption by Christ; and such as receive the one will also receive the other. Adoption, as a blessing of grace, exists before it is received; nor does the reception of it add anything to the thing itself; it was in God's designation from all eternity, who predestinated his chosen ones unto it by Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will; it was provided, laid up, and secured for them in the everlasting covenant; and is part of that grace given them in Christ before the world began; but sin intervening, whereby the law was broken, obstacles were thrown in the way of God's elect receiving and enjoying this privilege in their own persons; wherefore Christ was sent to redeem them from sin and the law, and by so doing remove these obstructions, that so they might receive this privilege in a way consistent with the righteousness and holiness of God, as well as with his grace and goodness: receiving of it shows it to be a gift, a free grace gift, and not owing to any merit of the creature; faith is the hand which receives it, as it does all other blessings, as Christ himself, grace out of his fulness, righteousness, pardon, c. and has no more causal influence on this than on any of these faith does not make any the sons of God, or put them among the children; but receives the power, the authority, the privilege from God through Christ, under the witnessings of the spirit of adoption; whereby they become such, and have a right to the heavenly inheritance, which they shall hereafter enjoy.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

To redeem them - By his death as an atoning sacrifice; see the note at Galatians 3:13.

Them that were under the law - Sinners, who had violated the Law, and who were exposed to its dread penalty.

That we might receive the adoption of sons - Be adopted as the sons or the children of God; see John 1:12, note; Romans 8:15, note.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Galatians 4:5. To redeem them — εξαγοραση. To pay down a price for them, and thus buy them off from the necessity of observing circumcision, offering brute sacrifices, performing different ablutions, c., &c.

That we might receive the adoption of sons. — Which adoption we could not obtain by the law for it is the Gospel only that puts us among the children, and gives us a place in the heavenly family. On the nature of adoption Romans 8:15; Romans 8:15.


 
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