Galatians 2:20

Authorized King James Version

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Χριστός·
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#2
συνεσταύρωμαι
G4957
I am crucified
to impale in company with (literally or figuratively)
#3
ζῶ
G2198
I
to live (literally or figuratively)
#4
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#5
οὐκέτι
G3765
not
not yet, no longer
#6
ἐγώ
G1473
I
i, me
#7
ζῶ
G2198
I
to live (literally or figuratively)
#8
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#9
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
ἐμοὶ
G1698
me
to me
#11
Χριστός·
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#12
ὃ
G3739
the life which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#14
νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#15
ζῶ
G2198
I
to live (literally or figuratively)
#16
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#17
σαρκί
G4561
the flesh
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
#18
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
πίστει
G4102
the faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#20
ζῶ
G2198
I
to live (literally or figuratively)
#21
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
υἱοῦ
G5207
of the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#24
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#26
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
ἀγαπήσαντός
G25
loved
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#28
με
G3165
me
me
#29
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#30
παραδόντος
G3860
gave
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
#31
ἑαυτὸν
G1438
himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#32
ὑπὲρ
G5228
for
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#33
ἐμοῦ
G1700
me
of me

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Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Galatians. The concept of faith reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes agape in Greek contexts or hesed in Hebrew, indicating covenantal loyalty, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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