Galatians 3:1

1You
Grk “O” (an interjection used both in address and emotion). In context the following section is highly charged emotionally.
foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell
Or “deceived”; the verb βασκαίνω (baskainō) can be understood literally here in the sense of bewitching by black magic, but could also be understood figuratively to refer to an act of deception (see L&N 53.98 and 88.159).
on you? Before your eyes Jesus Christ was vividly portrayed
Or “publicly placarded,” “set forth in a public proclamation” (BDAG 867 s.v. προγράφω 2).
as crucified!
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