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Galatians 6:16: Meaning Explained
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
Galatians 6:16
“Peace and mercy to all who follow this principle — to the Israel of God.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Peace and God's kindness to everyone who follows this way of thinking and living.
What’s Happening Here
Paul was blessing all the true believers who understood that Christ is what really matters.
Key Words
principlea basic rule or belief
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that true peace and God's favor are found not in our heritage or rules, but in following the core principle of faith in Christ, which unites all believers.
Did You Know?
The phrase 'Israel of God' is unique in the New Testament and is interpreted by many scholars to refer not to a national or ethnic group, but to the entire community of believers in Jesus, both Jewish and Gentile.
Word Study
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Andκαὶ
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as many asὅσοι
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according toκανόνι
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thisτούτῳ
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walkστοιχήσουσιν
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peaceεἰρήνη
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be onἐπὶ
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themαὐτοὺς
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mercyἔλεος
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the IsraelἸσραὴλ
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of Godθεοῦ
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