14 athat the blessing of Abraham might come upon the bGentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive cthe promise of the Spirit through faith.
The Changeless Promise
15 Brethren, I speak in the manner of men: aThough it is only a man’s covenant, yet if it is confirmed, no one annuls or adds to it.
16 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of aone, b“And to your Seed,” who is cChrist.
17 And this I say, that the law, awhich was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God1 in Christ, bthat it should make the promise of no effect.
18 For if athe inheritance is of the law, bit is no longer of promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
Purpose of the Law
19 What purpose then does the law serve? aIt was added because of transgressions, till the bSeed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was cappointed through angels by the hand dof a mediator.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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Definitions of words in Galatians 3:16:
Abraham {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Abraham {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Abraham {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
As {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
He {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
His {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Seed {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Other definition entries containing Galatians 3:16:
Galatians, Epistle To The {I.S.B.E.}
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