Galatians 4:7

Updated: June 3, 2025
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So you are no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
World English Bible (WEB)
Wherefore{G5620} thou art{G1488}{(G5748)} no more{G3765} a servant{G1401}, but{G235} a son{G5207}; and{G1161} if{G1487} a son{G5207}, then{G2532} an heir{G2818} of God{G2316} through{G1223} Christ{G5547}.
KJV with Strongs
(7) So then, you are no longer a slave but rather a son and if a son, then an heir through אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God.
The F.O.G
[7] So you're no longer a servant but יהוה's child; and since you're His child, He has made you His heir, with full inheritance rights.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so that thou art no more a servant, but a son, and if a son, also an heir of God through Christ.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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