Bible Verse Dictionary
Galatians 5:1 - Yoke
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand fast | G4739 | στήκω |
[Verb] to be stationary that is (figuratively) to persevere |
| therefore | G3767 | οὖν |
(adverbially) certainly or (conjugationally) accordingly |
| in the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| liberty | G1657 | ἐλευθερία |
[Noun Feminine] freedom (legitimate or licentious chiefly moral or ceremonial) |
| wherewith | G3739 | ὅς |
the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun who: which what that |
| Christ | G5547 | Χριστός |
[Adjective] anointed that is the Messiah an epithet of Jesus |
| hath made us free | G1659 | ἐλευθερόω |
[Verb] to liberate that is (figuratively) to exempt (from moral ceremonial or mortal liability) |
| and | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| be not | G3361 | μή |
(adverbially) not (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether |
| entangled again with | G1758 | ἐνέχω |
[Verb] to hold in or upon that is ensnare; by implication to keep a grudge |
| the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| yoke | G2218 | ζυγός |
[Noun Masculine] a coupling that is (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales) |
| of bondage | G1397 | δουλεία |
[Noun Feminine] slavery (ceremonially or figuratively) |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.