James 2:23

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 2:23

BSB

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.

AKJV

And the scripture was fulfilled which said, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

CPDV

And so the Scripture was fulfilled which says: "Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice." And so he was called the friend of God.

ERV

and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

NHEB

and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "And Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness;" and he was called the friend of God.

SMT

And the writing was completed, saying, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for justice: and he was called the Friend of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 2:23

AndG2532ConjunctionthescriptureG1124Noun FemininewasfulfilledG4137VerbwhichsaithG3004Verb AbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine believedG4100Verb GodG2316Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionitwasimputedG3049VerbuntohimG846 forG1519Preposition righteousnessG1343Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionhewascalledG2564VerbtheFriendG5384AdjectiveofGodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for James 2:23

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

Overview of James 2:23

Summary

Believing trust credits one with righteousness

Event

Scripture fulfilled in Abraham

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC