Galatians 3:13

Authorized King James Version

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Χριστὸς
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#2
ἡμᾶς
G2248
us
us
#3
ἐξηγόρασεν
G1805
hath redeemed
to buy up, i.e., ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)
#4
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
κατάρα
G2671
a curse
imprecation, execration
#7
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
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
#9
γενόμενος
G1096
being made
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#10
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
#11
ἡμῶν
G2257
us
of (or from) us
#12
κατάρα
G2671
a curse
imprecation, execration
#13
γέγραπται
G1125
it is written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#14
γὰρ,
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#15
Ἐπικατάρατος
G1944
Cursed
imprecated, i.e., execrable
#16
πᾶς
G3956
is every one
all, any, every, the whole
#17
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
κρεμάμενος
G2910
that hangeth
to hang
#19
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#20
ξύλου
G3586
a tree
timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance

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Analysis

Within the broader context of Galatians, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Galatians.

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.

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