Galatians 3:7

3:7 so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.

Galatians 3:14

3:14 in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles, so that we could receive the promise of the Spirit by faith.

Galatians 3:29

3:29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to the promise.


tn Grk “know.”

tn The phrase “sons of Abraham” is used here in a figurative sense to describe people who are connected to a personality, Abraham, by close nonmaterial ties. It is this personality that has defined the relationship and its characteristics (BDAG 1024-25 s.v. υἱός 2.c.α).

tn Or “so that the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus.”

tn Grk “seed.” See the note on the first occurrence of the word “descendant” in 3:16.