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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/galatians/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/galatians/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/galatians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/galatians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/galatians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/galatians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So then, those of faith are blessed along with the believing Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/galatians/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/galatians/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So then those who <i>are</i> of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/galatians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So then, those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/galatians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/galatians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/galatians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/galatians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So then those who are people of faith [whether Jew or Gentile] are blessed <i>and</i> favored by God [and declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with Him] along with Abraham, the believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/galatians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Consequently, those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/galatians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/galatians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So then they that are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/galatians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />This means everyone who has faith will share in the blessings given to Abraham because of his faith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/galatians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So then they which be of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/galatians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So people who believe are blessed together with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/galatians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abraham believed and was blessed; so all who believe are blessed as he was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/galatians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, those who believe are blessed together with Abraham, the one who believed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/galatians/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So then those who believe are blessed along with Abraham the believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/galatians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/galatians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So then they who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/galatians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So we see that it is those who possess faith that are blessed with believing Abraham.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/galatians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/galatians/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/galatians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“All the nations will be blessed in you”; so that those of faith are blessed with the believing Abraham,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/galatians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So then, those of faith are blessed along with the believing Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/galatians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Blessed in thee shall be all the nations;' so that those of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/galatians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />So that they of faith are praised with faithful Abraham.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/galatians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore they that are of faith, shall be blessed with faithful Abraham. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/galatians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, those who are of faith shall be blessed with faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/galatians/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Consequently, those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham who had faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/galatians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For this reason, those who believe are blessed with Abraham who believed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/galatians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So then, it is the believers who are blessed through Abraham the faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />So then, believers are blessed with the believer Abraham.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/galatians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />So, then, those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/galatians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/galatians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/galatians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so that it is they who believe, who are blessed with Abraham, who did believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/galatians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So we see that it is those who possess faith that are blessed with believing Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/galatians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />So that those <i>who are</i> of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/galatians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So then they that believe, are blessed with believing Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/galatians/3-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=492" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/galatians/3.htm">Faith and Belief</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">have</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/2127.htm" title="2127: eulogountai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.">are blessed</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">along with</a> <a href="/greek/11.htm" title="11: Abraam (N-DMS) -- Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.">Abraham,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the man</a> <a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistō (Adj-DMS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">of faith.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a></span><br />I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-18.htm">Genesis 18:18</a></span><br />Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a></span><br />And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-4.htm">Genesis 26:4</a></span><br />I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a></span><br />Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Romans 4:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Romans 4:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-12.htm">Romans 4:12</a></span><br />And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a></span><br />For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Romans 4:9</a></span><br />Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-14.htm">Hebrews 6:14</a></span><br />saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Acts 3:25</a></span><br />And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-23.htm">James 2:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Galatians 3:7</a></span><br />Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Galatians 3:7,8,14,29</a></b></br> Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/4-28.htm">Galatians 4:28</a></b></br> Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Romans 4:11,16,24</a></b></br> And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which <i>he had yet</i> being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-15.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/galatians/3-2.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-1.htm">Part</a> <a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Principle</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-16.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/galatians/4-5.htm">Full</a> <a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-4.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Principle</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">He asks what moved them to leave the faith, and hold onto the law.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Those who believe are justified,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-9.htm">and blessed with Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">And this he shows by many reasons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">The purpose of the Law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-26.htm">You are sons of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Galatians, Paul is addressing the Galatian churches, which were being influenced by Judaizers who insisted on adherence to the Mosaic Law for salvation. Paul contrasts this with the doctrine of justification by faith alone. The phrase connects to <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which underscores that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of works. Faith here is not merely intellectual assent but a trust and reliance on Jesus Christ for salvation.<p><b>are blessed</b><br>The blessing referred to here is spiritual rather than material, aligning with the blessings promised to Abraham. In <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, God promises Abraham that "all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." This blessing is fulfilled in Christ, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14</a>, where Paul explains that the blessing of Abraham comes to the Gentiles through Jesus Christ. The blessing includes justification, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and eternal life.<p><b>along with Abraham</b><br>Abraham is a pivotal figure in both Jewish and Christian theology. Known as the father of faith, his life exemplifies trust in God's promises. In <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>, Abraham's belief in God is credited to him as righteousness, setting a precedent for justification by faith. This connection to Abraham highlights the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament, showing that faith, not law, has always been the means of obtaining God's promises.<p><b>the man of faith</b><br>Abraham is called the "man of faith" because of his unwavering trust in God's promises, despite circumstances that seemed impossible, such as the promise of a son in his old age (<a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Genesis 17:17</a>). <a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8-12</a> further elaborates on Abraham's faith, listing him among the heroes of faith. This title underscores the idea that faith is not a new concept introduced by Christianity but is rooted in the history of God's people. Abraham's faith is a type of the faith that believers are called to have in Christ, trusting in God's promises even when they are not yet visible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Galatians, addressing the churches in Galatia to correct false teachings and emphasize justification by faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>A patriarch in the Old Testament, known for his faith in God, which was credited to him as righteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/galatia.htm">Galatia</a></b><br>A region in modern-day Turkey where the early Christian churches were located, to whom Paul wrote this epistle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_galatian_churches.htm">The Galatian Churches</a></b><br>Early Christian communities struggling with the influence of Judaizers who insisted on adherence to the Mosaic Law for salvation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judaizers.htm">Judaizers</a></b><br>A group within the early church advocating for the necessity of following Jewish law, including circumcision, for Gentile converts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_as_the_basis_of_blessing.htm">Faith as the Basis of Blessing</a></b><br>True blessing comes through faith, not adherence to the law. Just as Abraham was blessed because of his faith, so are all who believe in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a></b><br>The promise to Abraham extends to all nations, showing that faith transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries. This underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_example_of_abraham.htm">The Example of Abraham</a></b><br>Abraham serves as a model of faith for believers. His life demonstrates trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justification_by_faith.htm">Justification by Faith</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes that righteousness is imputed through faith, not by works. This foundational truth should guide our understanding of salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_by_faith.htm">Living by Faith</a></b><br>Believers are called to live by faith daily, trusting in God's promises and guidance, just as Abraham did.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_galatians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Galatians 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_righteousness_mean.htm">What does righteousness mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'grafted_into_israel'_mean.htm">What does "grafted into Israel" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_james_2_23-24_conflict_with_genesis_or_paul.htm">(James 2:23-24) Does James's statement on Abraham's justification by works conflict with the Genesis account or Paul's teachings in Galatians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'spiritual_israel'_mean.htm">What does 'spiritual Israel' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">They which be of faith.</span>--The same phrase as in <a href="/galatians/3-7.htm" title="Know you therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.">Galatians 3:7</a> above.<p><span class= "bld">With faithful Abraham</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> in company with Abraham. The same idea is presented in two different forms. Abraham's spiritual descendants are blessed "<span class= "ital">in</span> him;" they are also blessed "<span class= "ital">with</span> him." He is the head of a great company, in which they all are included.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/galatians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham</span> (<span class="greek">ὥστε οἱ ἐκ πίστεως εὐλογοῦνται σὺν τῷ πιστῷ Ἀβραάμ</span>) "Are blessed;" are objects of benediction. The apostle gathers from the words cited in ver. 8 the two particulars, that there are who get to be blessed like Abraham and with him, and that it is by faith like Abraham's, without works of the Law, that they do so. He seems to have an eye to the sense of Divine benediction which the Galatians had themselves experienced, when upon their simply believing in Christ the Spirit's gifts had been poured forth upon them. The word "faithful" (<span class="greek">πιστῷ</span>) is inserted, <span class="accented">ex abundanti</span> almost, to mark the more explicitly and emphatically, the condition on which both Abraham and therefore others in him gain the blessing. This being "in Abraham," which is here predicated of all who gain justification and God's benediction, is analogous to the image of Gentiles, being by faith "grafted," and by faith abiding, in the "olive tree," which we have in <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17, 20</a>. The verbal <span class="greek">πιστὸς</span> is generally passive, "one to be believed <span class="accented">or</span> trusted in," and so a man "of fidelity;" but it is also at times active, in the sense of "one who believes," as <a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a>; <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Acts 10:45</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/6-15.htm">2 Corinthians 6:15</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">Ephesians 1:1</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">1 Timothy 4:10</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-16.htm">1 Timothy 5:16</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">1 Timothy 6:2</a> (so in <span class="greek">ἄπιστος</span>, <a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a>; <span class="greek">ὀλιγόπιστος</span>, <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Matthew 6:30</a>). In consequence of this use of the term in Scripture, both <span class="accented">fidelis</span> in ecclesiastical Latin and "faithful" in English have often this signification. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/galatians/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">ὥστε</span> <span class="translit">(hōste)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> </span><span class="str2">So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ek)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστεως</span> <span class="translit">(pisteōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">are blessed</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐλογοῦνται</span> <span class="translit">(eulogountai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2127.htm">Strong's 2127: </a> </span><span class="str2">(lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with</span><br /><span class="grk">σὺν</span> <span class="translit">(syn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> </span><span class="str2">With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abraham,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀβραάμ</span> <span class="translit">(Abraam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_11.htm">Strong's 11: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [man]</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of faith.</span><br /><span class="grk">πιστῷ</span> <span class="translit">(pistō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> </span><span class="str2">Trustworthy, faithful, believing. 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