King James Bible
"Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years."
Paul uses the present tense to indicate the Galatians' ongoing practice of ceremonial observance. The Greek term implies careful, scrupulous attention to religious rituals, suggesting they've adopted a legalistic approach to faith. This ascending sequence encompasses the full Jewish calendar system—from weekly Sabbaths to monthly new moons, seasonal festivals, and sabbatical years. Paul's comprehensive list emphasizes how the Galatians have embraced the entire framework of Jewish ceremonial law, which he views as a regression from gospel freedom.