Romans 4:3

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 4:3

BSB

For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."

AKJV

For what said the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.

CPDV

For what does Scripture say? "Abram believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice."

ERV

For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.

NHEB

For what does the Scripture say? "And Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."

SMT

For what says the writing? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for justice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 4:3

ForG1063Conjunction whatG5101 saithG3004VerbthescriptureG1124Noun Feminine AbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine believedG4100Verb GodG2316Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionitwascountedG3049VerbuntohimG846 forG1519Preposition righteousnessG1343Noun Feminine

Commentary for Romans 4:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Romans 4:3

Summary

Abraham's trust credited as moral rightness

Event

Scripture records Abraham's crediting

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD