Galatians

[guh-ley-shuhnz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a book in the New Testament, written to the Christians in Galatia. Gal.

Galatians

/ -ʃɪənz, ɡəˈleɪʃənz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galatians¹

First recorded in 1520–30; Galati(a) + -an + -s ³

Example Sentences

To the Christians among us, try Galatians 5:14 on for size.

From Salon

I’m not a Christian, but I can’t help pointing out that the Bible warns against this in Galatians 6:7: “For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

From Salon

“There are two visions: One that feels like it’s pulling us down and another one that wants to restore faith in this nation,” he told the crowd after quoting the Epistle to the Galatians.

From New York Times

The text is drawn from the famous British hymn, “I Vow to Thee, My Country” and the fifth chapter of Galatians in the New Testament.

From Washington Times

The King will pray aloud using words inspired from the hymn I vow to thee my country and from the biblical books of Galatians and Proverbs.

From BBC