Tolmie, D. F.2017-09-202017-09-202009Tolmie, D. F. (2009). The interpretation and translation of Galatians 5: 12. Acta Theologica, 29(2), 86-102.1015-8758 (print)2309-9089 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/11660/6959English: 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 ( O[felon kai ;apjokoyvontai oi Janja sta toun` te~ umJa`~). 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.enThe Letter to the GalatiansGalatians 5:12InterpretationTranslationSarcasmArticleFaculty of Theology, University of the Free State