In the gall [ε ι ς χ ο λ η ν]. Lit., into. Thou hast fallen into and continuest in. Gall, only here and Matthew 27:34. Gall of bitterness is bitter enmity against the Gospel.

Bond of iniquity [σ υ ν δ ε σ μ ο ν α δ ι κ ι α ς]. Thou hast fallen into iniquity as into fetters. The word sundesmon denotes a close, firm bond [σ υ ν, τ ο γ ε τ η ε ρ]. It is used of the bond of Christian peace (Ephesians 4:3); of the close compacting of the church represented as a body (Colossians 2:19); and of love as the bond of perfectness (Colossians 3:14). See Isaiah 58:6.

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