Galatians 4:1

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a bondservant, though he is lord of all;
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} I say{G3004}{(G5719)}, That the heir{G2818}, as long as{G1909}{G3745}{G5550} he is{G2076}{(G5748)} a child{G3516}, differeth{G1308}{(G5719)} nothing{G3762} from a servant{G1401}, though he be{G5607}{(G5752)} lord{G2962} of all{G3956};
Strong's King James
(1) Now I say, as long as the heir is an infant, they aren't worth more than a slave, although he becomes owner of everything!
The F.O.G*
[1] Let me explain it this way: As long as an heir is underage, they're no different from a servant, even though they own everything.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And I say, so long time as the heir is a babe, he differeth nothing from a servant—being lord of all,
Young's Literal Translation

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