Galatians 6:14

Authorized King James Version

But 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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐμοὶ
G1698
that I
to me
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
μὴ
G3361
God forbid
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#4
γένοιτο
G1096
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#5
καυχᾶσθαι
G2744
should glory
to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
#6
εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#7
μὴ
G3361
God forbid
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
σταυρῷ
G4716
the cross
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e.,
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
κυρίου
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#13
ἡμῶν
G2257
of our
of (or from) us
#14
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#15
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#16
δι'
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#17
οὗ
G3739
whom
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#18
ἐμοὶ
G1698
that I
to me
#19
κόσμῳ
G2889
the world
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
#20
ἐσταύρωται
G4717
is crucified
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
#21
κἀγὼ
G2504
and I
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
#22
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
κόσμῳ
G2889
the world
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Galatians. The concept of glory 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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection