Galatians 5:10

Authorized King James Version

I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#2
πέποιθα
G3982
have confidence
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence
#3
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#5
ἐν
G1722
through
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
κυρίῳ
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#7
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#8
οὐδὲν
G3762
none
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#9
ἄλλο
G243
otherwise
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#10
φρονήσετε·
G5426
minded
to exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain d
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#13
ταράσσων
G5015
he that troubleth
to stir or agitate (roil water)
#14
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#15
βαστάσει
G941
shall bear
to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
#16
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κρίμα
G2917
his judgment
a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
#18
ὅστις
G3748
whosoever
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#19
ἂν
G302
he be
whatsoever
#20
ᾖ
G5600
(may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with g1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection