Galatians 4:8

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Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
World English Bible (WEB)
Howbeit{G235} then{G5119}{G3303}, when ye knew{G1492}{(G5761)} not{G3756} God{G2316}, ye did service{G1398}{(G5656)} unto them which by nature{G5449} are{G5607}{(G5752)} no{G3361} gods{G2316}.
Strong's King James
(8) Yet indeed at that time when you didn't know אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God you were slaves to those who by nature aren't 'gods'.
The F.O.G
[8] Before you knew יהוה, you were enslaved to things that by their very nature are not gods at all—mere shadows of divinity.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
But then, indeed, not having known God, ye were in servitude to those not by nature gods,
Young's Literal Translation

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