New International Version So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. New Living Translation So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith. English Standard Version So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Berean Standard Bible So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Berean Literal Bible So then, those of faith are blessed along with the faithful Abraham. King James Bible So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. New King James Version So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. New American Standard Bible So then, those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer. NASB 1995 So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer. NASB 1977 So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer. Legacy Standard Bible So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer. Amplified Bible So then those who are people of faith [whether Jew or Gentile] are blessed and favored by God [and declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with Him] along with Abraham, the believer. Berean Annotated Bible So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham (father of many), the man of faith. Christian Standard Bible Consequently, those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith. Holman Christian Standard Bible So those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith. American Standard Version So then they that are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham. Contemporary English Version This means everyone who has faith will share in the blessings given to Abraham because of his faith. English Revised Version So then they which be of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham. GOD'S WORD® Translation So people who believe are blessed together with Abraham, the man of faith. Good News Translation Abraham believed and was blessed; so all who believe are blessed as he was. International Standard Version Therefore, those who believe are blessed together with Abraham, the one who believed. NET Bible So then those who believe are blessed along with Abraham the believer. New Heart English Bible So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham. Webster's Bible Translation So then they who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Weymouth New Testament So we see that it is those who possess faith that are blessed with believing Abraham. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. World English Bible So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“All the nations will be blessed in you”; so that those of faith are blessed with the believing Abraham, Berean Literal Bible So then, those of faith are blessed along with the faithful Abraham. Young's Literal Translation 'Blessed in thee shall be all the nations;' so that those of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham, Smith's Literal Translation So that they of faith are praised with faithful Abraham. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore they that are of faith, shall be blessed with faithful Abraham. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, those who are of faith shall be blessed with faithful Abraham. New American Bible Consequently, those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham who had faith. New Revised Standard Version For this reason, those who believe are blessed with Abraham who believed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo then, it is the believers who are blessed through Abraham the faithful. Aramaic Bible in Plain English So then, believers are blessed with the believer Abraham. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSo, then, those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Godbey New Testament Therefore those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Haweis New Testament Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. Mace New Testament so that it is they who believe, who are blessed with Abraham, who did believe. Weymouth New Testament So we see that it is those who possess faith that are blessed with believing Abraham. Worrell New Testament So that those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham. Worsley New Testament So then they that believe, are blessed with believing Abraham. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Faith and Belief…8The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” 9So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. 10All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”… Cross References So those who have faith Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. Romans 3:22 And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. are blessed Romans 4:7-8 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” Psalm 32:1-2 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. along with Abraham, Romans 4:11-12 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. / And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 18:18 Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed. the man of faith. Genesis 15:6 Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Romans 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” James 2:23 And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 18:18 Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed. Genesis 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Genesis 26:4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, Treasury of Scripture So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. Galatians 3:7,8,14,29 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham… Galatians 4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. Romans 4:11,16,24 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: … Jump to Previous Abraham Believer Believing Blessed Blessing Faith Faithful Full Nations Part Possess PrincipleJump to Next Abraham Believer Believing Blessed Blessing Faith Faithful Full Nations Part Possess PrincipleGalatians 3 1. He asks what moved them to leave the faith, and hold onto the law.6. Those who believe are justified, 9. and blessed with Abraham. 10. And this he shows by many reasons. 15. The purpose of the Law 26. You are sons of God So those who have faith Paul identifies believers as those who trust God’s promise of salvation through Christ rather than relying on works of the Mosaic Law. The Galatians were being pressured to adopt circumcision and other legal requirements, but Paul shows that righteousness has always come through faith. Rom 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith… are blessed The blessing is the inheritance promised through Abraham: justification before God, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and eternal life. Through Christ, this promise extends to Gentiles as well as Jews. Rom 4:7-8 Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven…… along with Abraham, Abraham, known as the father of faith, received God’s promise before the Law was given. His belief in God was counted as righteousness, establishing faith as the basis for receiving God’s promise. Rom 4:11-12 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal… the man of faith. Abraham trusted God despite his age, Sarah’s barrenness, and the apparent impossibility of the promised son. His faith demonstrates the trust God requires of all who belong to Christ. Gen 15:6 Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him… Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter to the Galatians, addressing the churches in Galatia to correct false teachings and emphasize justification by faith. 2. Abraham A patriarch in the Old Testament, known for his faith in God, which was credited to him as righteousness. 3. Galatia A region in modern-day Turkey where the early Christian churches were located, to whom Paul wrote this epistle. 4. The Galatian Churches Early Christian communities struggling with the influence of Judaizers who insisted on adherence to the Mosaic Law for salvation. 5. Judaizers A group within the early church advocating for the necessity of following Jewish law, including circumcision, for Gentile converts. Teaching Points Faith as the Basis of BlessingTrue blessing comes through faith, not adherence to the law. Just as Abraham was blessed because of his faith, so are all who believe in Christ. The Universality of the Gospel The promise to Abraham extends to all nations, showing that faith transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries. This underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel. The Example of Abraham Abraham serves as a model of faith for believers. His life demonstrates trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. Justification by Faith Paul emphasizes that righteousness is imputed through faith, not by works. This foundational truth should guide our understanding of salvation. Living by Faith Believers are called to live by faith daily, trusting in God's promises and guidance, just as Abraham did. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 3:9?2. How does Galatians 3:9 emphasize the importance of faith in Christian life? 3. What does "blessed along with Abraham" mean for believers today? 4. How does Galatians 3:9 connect to Genesis 12:3 regarding Abraham's blessings? 5. How can we cultivate faith like Abraham in our daily walk with God? 6. In what ways does faith bring blessings to our church community? 7. How does Galatians 3:9 relate to the concept of faith versus works in Christianity? 8. What historical context influenced Paul's message in Galatians 3:9? 9. How does Galatians 3:9 connect to the promise made to Abraham? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 3? (9) They which be of faith.--The same phrase as in Galatians 3:7 above. With faithful Abraham--i.e., in company with Abraham. The same idea is presented in two different forms. Abraham's spiritual descendants are blessed "in him;" they are also blessed "with him." He is the head of a great company, in which they all are included. Verse 9. - So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham (ὥστε οἱ ἐκ πίστεως εὐλογοῦνται σὺν τῷ πιστῷ Ἀβραάμ) "Are blessed;" are objects of benediction. The apostle gathers from the words cited in ver. 8 the two particulars, that there are who get to be blessed like Abraham and with him, and that it is by faith like Abraham's, without works of the Law, that they do so. He seems to have an eye to the sense of Divine benediction which the Galatians had themselves experienced, when upon their simply believing in Christ the Spirit's gifts had been poured forth upon them. The word "faithful" (πιστῷ) is inserted, ex abundanti almost, to mark the more explicitly and emphatically, the condition on which both Abraham and therefore others in him gain the blessing. This being "in Abraham," which is here predicated of all who gain justification and God's benediction, is analogous to the image of Gentiles, being by faith "grafted," and by faith abiding, in the "olive tree," which we have in Romans 11:17, 20. The verbal πιστὸς is generally passive, "one to be believed or trusted in," and so a man "of fidelity;" but it is also at times active, in the sense of "one who believes," as John 20:27; Acts 10:45; 2 Corinthians 6:15; Ephesians 1:1; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 5:16; 1 Timothy 6:2 (so in ἄπιστος, John 20:27; ὀλιγόπιστος, Matthew 6:30). In consequence of this use of the term in Scripture, both fidelis in ecclesiastical Latin and "faithful" in English have often this signification. Galatians 3:9 assures us that anyone who rests in Christ joins the same blessed line as Abraham. Faith—nothing more, nothing less—places us under God’s favor, unites us to His ancient promise, and secures every spiritual benefit promised to the man of faith.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soὥστε (hōste) Conjunction Strong's 5620: So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. have ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. are blessed εὐλογοῦνται (eulogountai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2127: (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. along with σὺν (syn) Preposition Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. Abraham, Ἀβραάμ (Abraam) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 11: Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. the [man] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of faith. πιστῷ (pistō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. Additonal Resources Galatians 3:9 Blue Letter BibleGalatians 3:9 Bible Gateway Galatians 3:9 Bible.com Galatians 3:9 NIV |
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