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- abbreviation Galatians
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An abbreviation of
gallon . - noun An element in Celtic local names, denoting ‘foreigner,’ especially, in Irish use, ‘Englishman.’ Thus, Donegal (Dun-na-n Gall), ‘the fortress of the foreigners’ (in this case known to have been Danes); Galbally in Limerick, and Galwally in Down, ‘English town’; Ballynagall, ‘the town of the Englishmen’; Clonegall, ‘the meadow of the Englishmen’; etc.
- noun A vulgar corruption of girl.
- noun A more or less decomposed ferruginous rock, nearly or quite the same as gossan.
- noun An abbreviation of
Galatians .
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- proper noun Abbreviation of
Galatians .
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- noun alliterative term for girl (or woman)
- noun a unit of gravitational acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second (named after Galileo)
- noun United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
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Examples
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Into the first pocket belong the passages of well-doing, such as Gal.
Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church 1894
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St. Paul, in Gal. 4:28-31, says that this was not innocent child's play but "persecution."
A Stumble and a Son Julie D. 2005
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Aid comes through the help of fellow Christians (Gal. 6:1-2), the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8), and by angels of God.
A Study of Angels Edward P. Myers 1978
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Now grace is likened to creation, being called a new creature in Gal., ch. 6, and it was said in the preceding article that God, whose power is infinite, is the sole cause of grace.
Nature and Grace: Selections from the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas 1954
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As numbered with the fruits in Gal., ch. 5, faith is accordingly explained as "certainty of things not seen."
Nature and Grace: Selections from the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas 1954
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Cor., thrice in Gal., and not at all in I and II Thess.,
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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Paul does, however, allow Barnabas (and Sylvanus) to share in his Apostolic privileges when they are in his company; so, for instance, in Gal., ii, 9.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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It is because of this truly Messianic import that the second part of Habacuc's oracle (ii, 4b) is repeatedly treated in the New Testament writings (Rom., i, 17; Gal., iii, 11; Hebr., x, 38) as being verified in the inner condition of the believers of the New
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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This is why St. Paul speaks so unequivocally regarding the lawfulness of all meats, but recommends due consideration for those Christians whose conscience will not brook this liberty (Rom., xiv; Gal., iii, 28; Rom., ii).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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The doctrine enshrined in this word lies at the root of St. Paul's expressions touching the Atonement, e.g. in Gal., iii, 10-14; and it is the precise meaning of the word "cherem" which enables him to treat of our redemption from sin as he does; cf.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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