For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
What does Galatians 3:18 mean?
The covenant God made with Abraham, was not done away by the giving the law to Moses. The covenant was made with Abraham and his Seed.
Key themes
HopeGraceJustificationFreedom
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Keep this verse inside Galatians 3:15-19 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- Abraham Person
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Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.