Galatians 4:27
Galatians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.”Galatians 4:27
What Does Galatians 4:27 Mean?
Galatians 4:27 is found in the book of Galatians, chapter 4, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Galatians 4:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 54:1“Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.”Psalms 113:9“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.”Psalms 68:6“God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.”Genesis 21:6“And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.”Ruth 4:14“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.”1 Samuel 2:5“They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.”Ruth 1:11“And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?”1 Timothy 5:5“Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.”2 Samuel 13:20“And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house.”Psalms 67:4“O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.”Isaiah 49:21“Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been?”Isaiah 52:9“Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.”Revelation 12:2“And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.”John 16:21“A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.”
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