“ A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. ”
A little leaven ... - This is evidently a proverbial expression; see it explained in the notes at 1 Corinthians 5:6 . Its meaning here is, that the embracing of the errors which they had adopted...
(8) A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. (8) He adds this, that he may not seem to contend upon a trifle, warning them diligently (by a metaphor which he borrows of leaven, as Christ himself al...
Final emphatic statement of the dilemma, Christ or circumcision. Paul, speaking with all authority in spite of false inferences drawn from his circumcising Timothy ( Galatians 5:11 ) and in spite of...
A little , &c. This proverb is quoted 1 Corinthians 5:6 . lump . Greek. phurama . See Romans 9:21 .
9. A little leaven. This refers, I think, to doctrine, not to men. It guards them against the mischievous consequences which arise from corruption of doctrine, and warns them not to consider...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump - A proverbial expression, see 1 Corinthians 5:6 , very aptly applied to those who receive the smallest tincture of...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. A little leaven - the false teaching of the Judaizers. A little legalism, mixed with the Gospel, corrupts its purity. To add ordinances and works in t...
The Nature of Christian Liberty 1-12. The futility of seeking justification by attempting to comply with the demands of the Mosaic Law; the inconsistency of works and faith as methods of salvation...
(7-12) All was going well at first. What sudden intruder has stopped your path and led you astray? Certainly it is not God, to whom you owe your calling, that has persuaded you to such a course. You...
Chapter 21 THE HINDERERS AND TROUBLERS. Galatians 5:7-12 THE Apostle's controversy with the Legalists is all but concluded. He has pronounced on the question of circumcision. He has shown his...
Hold Fast Your Freedom Galatians 5:1-12 We are free. The Son has made us free, and we are free indeed, though not free to disobey the dictates and promptings of our new nature. We are set free...
The whole law of liberty is stated in the sentences, "For freedom did Christ set us free," "stand fast therefore," and "be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage." He then refers first to circumci...
(6) For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. (7) Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (8) Thi...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. A proverbial expression pretty much in use with the Jews; see 1 Corinthians 5:6 , respecting either persons or things; and is in answer to, or prevents an...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. Ver. 9. A little leaven ] viz. Of false doctrine, Matthew 16:6 . See Trapp on " Mat 16:6 "
Ye did run well In the race of faith, love, and obedience; in true, genuine Christianity; believing its truths, experiencing its graces, enjoying its privileges, performing its duties. The exercise...
LIBERTY TO BE PRACTICED (vs.1-6) Chapter 4 dealt with the perfect freedom introduced by God Himself through Christ, freedom given to all who have been redeemed by His precious blood, freedom from...
Exhortation to Stedfastness; Persuasives to Stedfastness. A. D. 56. 1 Stand fast therefore in...
This is a proverbial expression, which (as others of that nature) is applicable in more cases than one. The apostle made use of it, 1 Corinthians 5:6 , to persuade that church to purge their commu...
Paul is Puzzled by their Failure and Angry At Those who have Led Them Astray ( Galatians 5:7-12 ). Paul now again expresses his deep puzzlement at their behaviour. He just cannot understand how th...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 5:9 . A little leaven. —Of false doctrine, a small amount of evil influence. Galatians 5:10 . He that troubleth you. —The leaven traced to personal ag...
Galatians 5:1 . Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. «You are not under the law, but under grace. Do not su...
Galatians 5:1 . Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, by the redemption he has procured through the shedding of his own most precious blood. The liberty of your c...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. Leaven as a symbol of evil I. Leaven corrupts: evil corrupts. II. Leaven infects: evil infects. III. Leaves is subtle and secret in its movements...
EXPOSITION Galatians 5:1 Galatians 5:2 Behold, I Paul say unto you (ἴδε, ἐγὼ Παῦλος λώγω ὑμῖν); lo , I Paul say unto you. The adverbial exclamation ἴδε, found in St. Pa...
Paul warns against the leaven of false doctrine:
1 Corinthians 15:33 ; 1 Corinthians 5:6 ; 1 Corinthians 5:7 ; 2 Timothy 2:17 ; Luke 12:1 ; Luke 13:21 ; Mark 8:15 ; Matthew 16:6-12 ; Matthew 23:33
The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Much is written about the Holy Spirit in the Word of God. The Epistles of Paul are freighted with many marvelous messages relative t...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump — One troubler, Galatians 5:10 , troubles all.