Galatians

[ guh-ley-shuhnz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a book in the New Testament, written to the Christians in Galatia. : Gal.

Galatians

/ -ʃɪənz; ɡəˈleɪʃənz /

noun

1. functioning as singular a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galatians¹

First recorded in 1520–30; Galati(a) + -an + -s ³

Example Sentences

“There are two visions: One that feels like it’s pulling us down and another one that wants to restore faith in this nation,” he told the crowd after quoting the Epistle to the Galatians.

From New York Times

The text is drawn from the famous British hymn, “I Vow to Thee, My Country” and the fifth chapter of Galatians in the New Testament.

From Washington Times

The King will pray aloud using words inspired from the hymn I vow to thee my country and from the biblical books of Galatians and Proverbs.

From BBC

The two go “hand-in-hand,” she said, pointing to Scripture from the Book of Galatians that includes a message to “restore one another” after sin, mistakes and repentance.

From Seattle Times

Maybe he could serve as an intermediary, connecting people who'd never met but who might have nodded their heads from a pew to the edict of Galatians 6:2: "Bear ye one another's burdens."

From Salon