A little, &c. This proverb is quoted 1 Corinthians 5:6.
lump. Greek. phurama. See Romans 9:21.
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...
(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 metapho...
Final emphatic statement of the dilemma, Christ or circumcision. Paul, speaking with all authority in spite of false inferences drawn from his circum...
9. A little leaven. This refers, I think, to doctrine, not to men. It guards them against the mischievous consequences which arise from corru...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump - A proverbial expression, see 1 Corinthians 5:6 , very aptly app...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. A little leaven - the false teaching of the Judaizers. A little legalism, mixed with the Gospel, cor...
The Nature of Christian Liberty 1-12. The futility of seeking justification by attempting to comply with the demands of the Mosaic Law; the incons...
A little leaven ] It would seem that only a few of the Galatian converts were affected by the false teaching; but their influence would soon prove f...
(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 call...
A little leaven... — A pregnant expression, which leaves a good deal to the reader to supply. The proverb is true which says that a little leaven...
Chapter 21 THE HINDERERS AND TROUBLERS. Galatians 5:7-12 THE Apostle's controversy with the Legalists is all but concluded. He has pronounced...
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...
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 y...
(6) For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. (7) Ye did run well; who did hin...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. A proverbial expression pretty much in use with the Jews; see 1 Corinthians 5:6 , respecting either pers...
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 i...
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...
Exhortation to Stedfastness; Persuasives to Stedfastness. A. D. 56....
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...
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...
‘A little leaven leavens the whole lump.' They must therefore beware. For a small amount of yeast will spread through and affect the whole lump of p...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 5:9 . A little leaven. —Of false doctrine, a small amount of evil influence. Galatians 5:10 . He tha...
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...
Galatians 5:1-4 . Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ had made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behol...
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...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. Leaven as a symbol of evil I. Leaven corrupts: evil corrupts. II. Leaven infects: evil infects....
EXPOSITION Galatians 5:1 Galatians 5:2 Behold, I Paul say unto you (ἴδε, ἐγὼ Παῦλος λώγω ὑμῖν); lo , I Paul say unto you....
Paul warns against the leaven of false doctrine:
A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
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 ; Matthe...
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...
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump — One troubler, Galatians 5:10 , troubles all.
9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.