1. Galates 4:9 (NEG79)
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What does Paul mean when he says that the Galatians are known by God?

Galates 4:9 (NEG79)

9 mais à présent que vous avez connu Dieu, ou plutôt que vous avez été connus de Dieu, comment retournez-vous à ces faibles et pauvres principes élémentaires auxquels vous voulez vous asservir encore?

To be known by God refers to God’s choosing someone (Genesis 18:19; Amos 3:2; Jeremiah 1:5).1 It is a phrase that emphasizes the divine initiative of God who chooses and calls those whom he pleases (Acts 13:48; Galatians 1:6, Galatians 1:15; Galatians 5:8, Galatians 5:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:4).2 God had visited the Galatians in his mercy;3 they have been adopted as sons, and they are known by God.