Galatians 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:16 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy se..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:16 — KJV
“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.”
— Galatians 3:16 (KJV)
Galatians 3:16 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 3:16
“And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I chose Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand unto them, saying, I am the LORD your God; lifted...: or, sware”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:16: now, seed, made
“Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:16: now, promises, made
“Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:16: now, saith, one
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. Abraham: that is, Father of a great multitude”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:16: abraham, made, many
“Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. colours: or, pieces”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:16: now, made, many
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