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Galatians 3

Gal. 3:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Are ye
este (Greek #2075)
ye are
KJV usage: be, have been, belong.
Pronounce: es-teh'
Origin: second person plural present indicative of 1510
so
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
foolish
anoetos (Greek #453)
unintelligent; by implication, sensual
KJV usage: fool(-ish), unwise.
Pronounce: an-o'-ay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 3539
? having begun
enarchomai (Greek #1728)
to commence on
KJV usage: rule (by mistake for 757).
Pronounce: en-ar'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1722 and 756
d in the Spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, are ye
epiteleo (Greek #2005)
to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
KJV usage: accomplish, do, finish, (make) (perfect), perform(X -ance).
Pronounce: ep-ee-tel-eh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 5055
now
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
made perfect
epiteleo (Greek #2005)
to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
KJV usage: accomplish, do, finish, (make) (perfect), perform(X -ance).
Pronounce: ep-ee-tel-eh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 5055
e by the flesh
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
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Gal. 4:9• 9But 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? (Gal. 4:9)
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Heb. 9:10• 10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. (Heb. 9:10)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Gal. 4:7‑10• 7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
 8Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
 9But 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?
 10Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. (Gal. 4:7‑10)
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Gal. 5:4‑8• 4Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
 5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
 6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
 7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
 8This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. (Gal. 5:4‑8)
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Gal. 6:12‑14• 12As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
 13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
 14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Gal. 6:12‑14)
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Heb. 7:16‑19• 16Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
 17For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
 18For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
 19For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. (Heb. 7:16‑19)
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Heb. 9:2,9‑10• 2For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary.
 9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
 10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. (Heb. 9:2,9‑10)
• The devil is opposed to Christ; the world to the Father; and the flesh to the Spirit. Thus, in the chapters that follow, we constantly have the Spirit and the flesh in opposition (3:3; 4:29; 5:16-17; 6:8). (“Galatians 3” by H. Smith)
• The law applies to man in the flesh, so in turning back to the law they were not only ignoring the Holy Spirit but reviving the flesh and seeking perfection in, and by, the flesh. (“Galatians 3” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Are ye so senseless? having begun in Spirit, are ye going to be made perfect in flesh?

W. Kelly Translation

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Are ye so senseless? Having begun in Spirit, are ye now being perfected in flesh?