so that He might redeem those who were under [a]the Law, that we might receive the adoption as (A)sons and daughters.

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  1. Galatians 4:5 Or law

to redeem(A) those under the law, that we might receive adoption(B) to sonship.[a](C)

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  1. Galatians 4:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.