I don't think a single "newer" translation of the Bible uses the same word, "variance," as does the King James Version. Not in Galatians 5:20, or anywhere else that I can find. "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “HATRED”
In our minds there is a BIG difference between "fornication" and "hatred." But look! Both sins made this "list," this "works of the flesh" catalogue. One is a blatant "sexual" sin, so to speak … the other, merely a "social" sin. Located quite near … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “WITCHCRAFT”
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these … idolatry, witchcraft …." Galatians 5:19-20 After 4 sensual sins, sexual sins … Paul's list adds 2 (a pair) sins that deal with the supernatural, that function in the area of worship. … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “IDOLATRY”
Yes, there is some order to Paul's "list," those nefarious works of the flesh. Even though one normally thinks of the activities of the world/flesh/devil to be rather chaotic! However, I suspect Paul's mind (what a masterpiece it was) could analyze … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “LASCIVIOUSNESS”
The Greek noun translated (in Galatians 5:19) "lasciviousness" is spelled "aselgeia." It means "sensuality" for sure, but to the point of absolute "indecency!" It is illicit sexuality (approving everything God disapproves) on steroids! Hyper … [Continue reading]
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