Galatians 3:18

For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 3:18

BSB

For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise.

AKJV

For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.

CPDV

For if the inheritance is of the law, then it is no longer of the promise. But God bestowed it to Abraham through the promise.

ERV

For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise: but God hath granted it to Abraham by promise.

NHEB

For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by promise.

SMT

For if of the law the inheritance, no more of promise: and God has favored Abraham by promise.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 3:18

ForG1063Conjunction ifG1487ConjunctiontheinheritanceG2817Noun FemininebeofG1537PrepositionthelawG3551Noun MasculineitisnomoreG3765Adverb ofG1537Preposition promiseG1860Noun Feminine butG1161Conjunction GodG2316Noun Masculine gaveG5483VerbittoAbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine byG1223Preposition promiseG1860Noun Feminine

Commentary for Galatians 3:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 3:18

Summary

Inheritance flows from promise, not legal obligation

Event

Stating inheritance source as promise not law

Estimated Time Period

c. 53 AD