Galatians 4:22

For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.

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Interpretation

The difference between believers who rested in Christ only, and those who trusted in the law, is explained by the histories of Isaac and Ishmael. These things are an allegory, wherein, beside the literal and historical sense of the words, the Spirit of God points out something further.

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This thought runs through Galatians 4:21-23.

Galatians 4:21 Galatians 4:22 Galatians 4:23

Glossary

Abraham Person: Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.