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Galatians 4:
4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.
Ephesians 1:
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he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will
These passages speak on the concept of people being ...
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Heres some notes.
Verse 16
Thou art our Father. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 32:6 ).
Father. A rare word in this connection. Compare Isaiah 64:8 .
Redeemer. See note on Isaiah 60:16 .
Bullingers notes.
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You are conflating ‘man’ with ‘nations’….
EXODUS 4:22 Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Israel is My son, My firstborn.
When Isaiah says … “For You are our father”, he is speaking on behalf of the people [nation]. A prophet speaks to ‘the people’ on behalf of God and to God on behalf of ‘the people’.
GAL 4:6 And because you are sons [snip]
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