Galatians 3:7

Galatians 3:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
• New International Version (NIV)Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham.
• New Living Translation (NLT)The real children of Abraham, then, are those who put their faith in God.

Context of Galatians 3:7

5Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— 6just as Abraham "believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness"? Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. 8And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you shall all the nations be blessed." 9So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.

Galatians 3:7 word by word

γινώσκετε ἄρα ὅτι οἱ ἐκ πίστεως οὗτοι υἱοί εἰσιν Ἀβραάμ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Know yeγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• thereforeἄραara · thereforeG686
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• they which areὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• the sameοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• the children ofυἱόςuihos · sonG5207
• AbrahamἈβραάμAbraam · AbrahamG11

Cross-references for Galatians 3:7

• Psalms 100:3Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
• Luke 21:31So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
• Hebrews 13:23You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon.
• Galatians 3:26for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.
• John 8:39They answered him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works Abraham did,
• Romans 4:11He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well,
• Romans 9:7and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but "Through Isaac shall your offspring be named."

Commentaries on Galatians 3:7

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Know ye therefore … - Learn from this case. It is an inference which follows, that all they who believe are the children of Abraham. They which are of faith - Who believe, and who are justified in this manner. Are the children of Abraham - Abraham was the “father of the faithful.” The most remarkable trait in his character was his unwavering confidence in God. They who evinced the same trait, therefore were worthy to be called his children. They would be…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 The apostle proves the doctrine he had blamed the Galatians for rejecting; namely, that of justification by faith without the works of the law. This he does from the example of Abraham, whose faith fastened upon the word and promise of God, and upon his believing he was owned and accepted of God as a righteous man. The Scripture is said to foresee, because the Holy Spirit that indited the Scripture did foresee. Through faith in the promise of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Non-Jewish believers in Jesus are truly part of Abraham's family. They become part of Abraham's family not by following the laws of Moses, but by trusting in God just as Abraham did (see Romans 4:9–17, 23–25; compare Matthew 12:48–50).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. they which are of faith--as the source and starting-point of their spiritual life. The same phrase is in the Greek of Ro 3:26. the same--these, and these alone, to the exclusion of all the other descendants of Abraham. children--Greek, "sons" (Ga 3:29).Read the comment

Topics related to Galatians 3:7

• Abraham
• Faith
• Salvation
• Works

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Commentaries on Galatians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings