Galatians 1:13

Conversation [α ν α σ τ ρ ο φ η ν]. Better, manner of life. See on 1 Peter 1:15.

In the Jews ' religion [ε ν τ ω ι ο υ δ α ι σ μ ω]. Only here and verse 14. Lit. in Judaism. It signifies his national religious condition. In LXX, 2 Macc. 2 21; 8 2; 14 38; 4 Macc. 4 26.

Beyond measure [κ α θ υ π ε ρ β ο λ η ν]. P?. Lit. according to excess. The noun primarily means a casting beyond, thence superiority, excellency. See 2 Corinthians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 4:17. It is transliterated in hyperbole. For similar phrases comp. 1 Corinthians 2:1; Acts 19:20; Acts 3:17; Acts 25:23.

Wasted [ε π ο ρ θ ο υ ν]. Better, laid waste. In Class. applied not only to things - cities, walls, fields, etc. - but also to persons. So Acts 9:21.