%0 Journal Article %T The interpretation and translation of galatians 5:12 %A D.F Tolmie %J Acta Theologica %D 2009 %I %X As is evident from commentaries on Galatians and from various English translations, scholars do not agree on the meaning, rhetorical labelling and translation of the wish expressed by Paul in Galatians 5:12 ( [Ofelon kai; ajpokovyontai oiJ ajnastatou` nteĦħ uJma`Ħħ). In this article various interpretations of this verse are considered; its rhetorical labelling is discussed; and suggestions are made as to the best way in which it may be translated into English. %U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/actat/article/view/55446