Galatians 3:10

Authorized King James Version

For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅσοι
G3745
as many as
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#4
ἔργων
G2041
the works
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#5
νόμου
G3551
of the law
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat
#6
εἰσίν·
G1526
are
they are
#7
ὑπὸ
G5259
under
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#8
κατάραν
G2671
the curse
imprecation, execration
#9
εἰσίν·
G1526
are
they are
#10
γεγραμμένοις
G1125
are written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#11
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#12
Ἐπικατάρατος
G1944
Cursed
imprecated, i.e., execrable
#13
πᾶσιν
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#14
ὃς
G3739
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#15
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
ἐμμένει
G1696
continueth
to stay in the same place, i.e., (figuratively) persevere
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
πᾶσιν
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#19
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
γεγραμμένοις
G1125
are written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#21
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#22
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
βιβλίῳ
G975
the book
a roll
#24
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
νόμου
G3551
of the law
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat
#26
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
ποιῆσαι
G4160
to do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#28
αὐτά
G846
them
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Galatians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection