Galatians 4:2

ἀλλὰ ὑπὸ ἐπιτρόπους ἐστὶν καὶ οἰκονόμους ἄχρι τῆς προθεσμίας τοῦ πατρός

But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
ἀλλὰ G235	Strong's Definition alla properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) but nevertheless, notwithstanding "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
ὑπὸ G5259 PREP	Strong's Definition hypo under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)) by, under
ἐπιτρόπους G2012 N-APM	Strong's Definition epitropos a commissioner, i.e., domestic manager, guardian one to whose care or honor anything has been instructed a curator, a guardian "a steward or manager of a household, or of lands overseer one who has the care and tutelage of children, either where the father is dead (a guardian of minors), or where the father is still alive
ἐστὶν G2076	Strong's Definition esti he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
οἰκονόμους G3623 N-APM	Strong's Definition oikonomos a house-distributor (i.e., manager), or overseer, i.e., an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preacher (of the Gospel) the manager of household or of household affairs especially a steward, manager, superintendent (whether free-born or as was usually the case, a freed-man or a slave) to whom the head of the house or proprietor has entrusted the management of his affairs, the care of receipts and expenditures, and the duty of dealing out the proper portion to every servant and even to the children not yet of age "the manager of a farm or landed estate, an overseer"the superintendent of the city's finances, the treasurer of a city (or of treasurers or quaestors of kings) metaphorically the apostles and other Christian teachers and bishops and overseers
ἄχρι G891 PREP	Strong's Definition achri (of time) until or (of place) up to until, unto, etc.
τῆς G3588 T-GSF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
προθεσμίας G4287 N-GSF	Strong's Definition prothesmios fixed beforehand, i.e., (feminine with G2250 implied) a designated day set beforehand, appointed or determined beforehand, prearranged
τοῦ G3588 T-GSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πατρός G3962 N-GSM	Strong's Definition patēr a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) generator or male ancestor either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race one advanced in years, a senior metaphorically the originator and transmitter of anything the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others God is called the Father of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector of spiritual beings and of all men of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...

ἀλλὰ ὑπὸ ἐπιτρόπους ἐστὶν καὶ οἰκονόμους ἄχρι τῆς προθεσμίας τοῦ πατρός

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But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

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