Galatians 3:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:18 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:18 — KJV
“For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.”
— Galatians 3:18 (KJV)
Galatians 3:18 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 3:18
“And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. wherein...: Heb. of thy sojournings”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:18: god, gave, abraham
“Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:18: more, god, abraham
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:18: more, god, abraham
“(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:18: more, promise, god
“Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance:”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:18: inheritance, more, god
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