What is another word for the liberty Paul speaks of in Galatians 5:13?
In Galatians 5:13, the word rendered 'liberty' has another term: freedom. Paul addresses believers and says they have been called unto liberty. The King James Version uses 'liberty,' but a literal Greek translation uses 'freedom,' showing that liberty and freedom are interchangeable in this verse.
Les explains that Galatians 5:13 is written to believers, not the unsaved world, because Paul writes to believers. The verse says, 'brethren, you have been called unto liberty.' Les notes that another word for liberty is freedom. He mentions having a Bible with the King James on one side and a literal translation of the Greek on the other, and the literal translation uses the word 'freedom,' while the King James uses 'liberty.' He then continues that this liberty, or freedom, must not be used for an occasion to the flesh.
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
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What does liberty mean in Galatians 5:13?
The word liberty in Galatians 5:13 means freedom; a literal Greek translation uses 'freedom' while the King James Version uses 'liberty'.