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Galatians 4:12

Greek
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greek

Meaning

* To Become * To Come into being * Generate * To Happen * Brought to pass

Verb.

Different from εἰμί (which means “to be” - a state of existence); γίνομαι, instead, emphasizes coming to be - a transition or event.John 1:14John 1:3Matthew 6:10
ὡς ἐγώ, ὅτι κἀγὼ ὡς ὑμεῖς, ἀδελφοί, δέομαι ὑμῶν. οὐδέν με ἠδικήσατε·
ESV
Brothers, I entreat you, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong.
NIV
I plead with you, brothers, become like me, for I became like you. You have done me no wrong.
NLT
Dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to live as I do in freedom from these things, for I have become like you Gentiles– free from those laws.You did not mistreat me when I first preached to you.
KJV
Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.

Galatians 4:11 ← Galatians 4:12 → Galatians 4:13

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