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Galatians 3:10
10For all who rely on the deeds of Torah are under a curse—for the Scriptures say, “Cursed is everyone who does not keep doing everything written in the scroll of the Torah.”
Galatians 3:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
- New International Version (NIV)For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them."
- New King James Version (NKJV)For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.”
Context of Galatians 3:10
8The Scriptures, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, proclaimed the Good News to Abraham in advance, saying, “All the nations shall be blessed through you.” 9So then, the faithful are blessed along with Abraham, the faithful one. For all who rely on the deeds of Torah are under a curse—for the Scriptures say, “Cursed is everyone who does not keep doing everything written in the scroll of the Torah.” 11It is clear that no one is set right before God by Torah, for “the righteous shall live by emunah.” 12However, Torah is not based on trust and faithfulness; on the contrary, “the one who does these things shall live by them.”
Read all of Galatians 3Galatians 3:10 word by word
ὅσοι γὰρ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου εἰσίν, ὑπὸ κατάραν εἰσίν· γέγραπται γὰρ ὅτι ἐπικατάρατος πᾶς ὃς οὐκ ἐμμένει πᾶσιν τοῖς γεγραμμένοις ἐν τῷ βιβλίῳ τοῦ νόμου τοῦ ποιῆσαι αὐτά.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Forγάρgar · forG1063
- as many asὅσοςhosos · just as/how muchG3745
- areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
- the worksἔργονergon · workG2041
- of the lawνόμοςnomos · lawG3551
- underὑπόhupo · by/under: underG5259
- the curseκατάραkatara · curseG2671
- it is writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
- Cursedἐπικατάρατοςepikataratos · cursedG1944
- every oneπᾶςpas · allG3956
- thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- continuethἐμμένωemmenō · to abide in/byG1696
- notοὐou · noG3756
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- whichὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the bookβιβλίονbiblion · scrollG975
- to doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
- themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
Cross-references for Galatians 3:10
- Galatians 3:11It is clear that no one is set right before God by Torah, for “the righteous shall live by emunah.”
- Galatians 2:16Yet we know that a person is set right not by deeds based on Torah, but rather through putting trust in Messiah Yeshua. So even we have put our trust in Messiah Yeshua, in order that we might be set right based on trust in Messiah and not by deeds based on Torah—because no human will be justified by deeds based on Torah.
- Luke 18:9Then Yeshua spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, while holding others in contempt.
- Romans 4:15For the Torah brings about wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there a violation.
- Romans 7:9Once I was alive apart from the Torah; but when the commandment came, sin came to life
- Romans 8:7For the mindset of the flesh is hostile toward God, for it does not submit itself to the law of God—for it cannot.
- Deuteronomy 11:26“See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse—
- Deuteronomy 29:20Adonai will single him out from all the tribes of Israel for calamity, according to all the oaths of the covenant written in this scroll of the Torah.
- Isaiah 43:28So I profaned the Sanctuary officials, and gave Jacob over to destruction, and Israel to scorn.
- Matthew 25:41Then He will also say to those on the left, ‘Go away from Me, you cursed ones, into the everlasting fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.
- Deuteronomy 27:26‘Cursed is the one who does not uphold the words of this Torah by doing them.’ Then all the people are to say, ‘Amen.’
- Jeremiah 11:3Now say to them, Thus says Adonai, the God of Israel: “Cursed is the one who does not obey the words of this covenant,
- Ezekiel 18:4Behold, every living soul is Mine—the soul of father as well as the soul of son—both are Mine. Behold, the soul who sins is the one who will die.
- Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever the Torah says, it says to those within the Torah, so that every mouth may be shut and the whole world may become accountable to God.
- Romans 6:23For sin’s payment is death, but God’s gracious gift is eternal life in Messiah Yeshua our Lord.
- James 2:9But if you show favoritism, you are committing sin and are convicted by the Torah as transgressors.
Commentaries on Galatians 3:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10As many as are of the works of the law - All that seek salvation by the performance of the works of the law are under the curse, because it is impossible for them to come up to the spiritual meaning and intent of the law; and the law pronounces them cursed that continue not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. Hence, every Jew is necessarily under the curse of God's broken law; and every sinner is under the same curse, though…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10For as many as are of the works of the law - As many as are seeking to be justified by yielding obedience to the Law - whether the moral law, or the ceremonial law. The proposition is general; and it is designed to show that, from the nature of the case, it is impossible to be justified by the works of the Law, since, under all circumstances of obedience which we can render, we are still left with its heavy curse resting on us. Are under the curse - The…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 The apostle proves the doctrine he had blamed the Galatians for rejecting; namely, that of justification by faith without the works of the law. This he does from the example of Abraham, whose faith fastened upon the word and promise of God, and upon his believing he was owned and accepted of God as a righteous man. The Scripture is said to foresee, because the Holy Spirit that indited the Scripture did foresee. Through faith in the promise of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10Paul here quotes Deuteronomy 27:26. This verse explains the curse Israel would experience if they did not follow all of God's commands in their covenant with him (see Deuteronomy 27:9–26; compare Deuteronomy 28:15–68; 31:26; Joshua 1:8; Malachi 2:2; see also Genesis 3:14–19; 4:10–12). Sinful humans cannot fully obey God's will (see Romans 3:9–20).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Confirmation of Ga 3:9. They who depend on the works of the law cannot share the blessing, for they are under the curse "written," De 27:26, Septuagint. Perfect obedience is required by the words, "in all things." Continual obedience by the word, "continueth." No man renders this obedience (compare Ro 3:19, 20). It is observable, Paul quotes Scripture to the Jews who were conversant with it, as in Epistle to the Hebrews, as said or spoken; but to the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Galatians 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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