Galatians 4:23

“But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.”

"But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise." - Galatians 4:23
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What does Galatians 4:23 mean?

Galatians 4:23 (KJV) reads, "But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Galatians that addresses the contrast between slavery and freedom. In this verse, the bondwoman…

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The Promise of Freedom: Understanding Our Identity in Christ

In Galatians 4:23, we read, "But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise" (KJV). This verse draws a powerful distinction between two women whose stories are foundational to the understanding of God's covenant with His people…

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Prayer of Liberation and Promise

Heavenly Father, We come before You with our hearts open, our spirits humbled, and our minds seeking Your divine wisdom. We find ourselves reflecting on the profound truth encapsulated in Galatians 4:23, where it is written, "But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the…

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Galatians 4:23 - "But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise."
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬
Galatians 4:23-26 - “But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.”
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar— for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children— but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭26‬
Galatians 4:22-23 - “For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise” ‭
Galatians 4:22-23 - “For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise” ‭
Galatians 4:22-23 - “For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise” ‭
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