Galatians 4:21

Tell me. He plunges into the subject without introduction, and with a direct appeal.

Desire [θ ε λ ο ν τ ε ς]. Are bent on being under the law. See on verse 9. Under the law [υ π ο ν ο μ ο ν]. For nomov with and without the article, see on Romans 2:12. Here, unquestionably, of the Mosaic law.

Hear [α κ ο υ ε τ ε]. (Do ye not) hear what the law really says : listen to it so as to catch its real meaning? Comp. 1 Corinthians 14:2; LXX, Genesis 11:7; Deuteronomy 28:49; Deuteronomy 28:7; Deuteronomy 28:5 The law [τ ο ν ν ο μ ο ν]. In a different sense, referring to the O. T. For a similar double sense see Romans 3:19. For nomov as a designation of the O. T. generally, see 1 Corinthians 14:21; John 10:24; John 11:34; John 14:25.