Bible Strands
Galatians 3:9
So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Galatian believers to conclude his argument about the source of divine favor, directly following his citation of Genesis 12:3 and preceding his warning about those who rely on legal works.
The words — εὐλογοῦνται (eulogountai) means "are blessed," and σὺν (sun) means "along with," forming the phrase "blessed along with" that links present believers to Abraham’s status.
The thread — The verse connects to Romans 4:16, which grounds the promise in faith to secure it by grace, Galatians 3:29, which identifies believers as Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise, and Galatians 4:28, which compares believers to Isaac as children of promise.
Why it lands — The text states that faith, not legal performance, places a person under the same divine blessing promised to Abraham. A reader must acknowledge that reliance on faith alone is the sole condition for receiving that blessing.
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The Greek words
King James Version
So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
Cross-references
- Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
- Galatians 3:29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
- Galatians 4:28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.
- Romans 4:24 but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
- Romans 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.
- Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.
- Galatians 3:7 Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.