Galatians 5:9 bbe — A little leaven makes a change in all the mass.

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"A little leaven makes a change in all the mass."

— Galatians 5:9, Bible in Basic English

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“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.”
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“A little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise!”
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Galatians 5 — Context

Because in Christ Jesus, having circumcision or not having circumcision are equally of no profit; but only faith working through love.

You were going on well; who was the cause of your not giving ear to what is true?

This ready belief did not come from him who had made you his.

A little leaven makes a change in all the mass.

I am certain about you in the Lord, that you will be of no other mind; but he who is troubling you will have his punishment, whoever he is.

But I, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still attacked? then has the shame of the cross been taken away.

My desire is that they who give you trouble might even be cut off themselves.

Galatians 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 5:9 say?

Galatians 5:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A little leaven makes a change in all the mass.”

Where is Galatians 5:9 in the Bible?

Galatians 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 9.

Who wrote Galatians?

Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.

What is the book of Galatians about?

Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.

What are the major themes of Galatians?

Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 5:9.

What translation should I read Galatians 5:9 in?

Galatians 5:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Galatians 5:9?

Galatians 5:9 reads (BBE): “A little leaven makes a change in all the mass.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Galatians 5:9 bbe — A little leaven makes a change in all the mass.

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