Galatians 4:22

Galatians 4:22

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

a. NLT: The Scriptures say that Abraham had two sons, one from his slave wife and one from his freeborn wife.

b. NIV: For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman.

c. YLT: for it hath been written, that Abraham had two sons, one by the maid-servant, and one by the free-woman,

d. Amplified Bible Classic: For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the bondmaid and one by the free woman.

e. Worrell Translation: For it has been written that Abraham had two sons, one by the bond-woman, and on by the free-woman.

1. “For it is written…”

a. For [1063 * gar] [Strong: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):—and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.]

b. it is written [1125 * grapho] [Strong:  a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:—describe, write(-ing, -ten).]

1). Paul is appealing to the Scripture in the same way that Jesus did.

a). Matthew 4:3-10 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

4:9And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

2). Paul did also in Romans.

a). Romans 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

2. “…that Abraham had two sons…”

a. that [3754 * hoti] [Strong: neuter of G3748 as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:—as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.]

b. Abraham [11 * Abraam] [Strong: of Hebrew origin (H85); Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch:—Abraham.]

c. had [2192 * echo] [Strong: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):—be (able, × hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), × conceive, count, diseased, do + eat,+ enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, +need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, × sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.]

d. two [1417 * duo] [Strong: a primary numeral; "two":—both, twain, two.]

e. sons [5207 * huios] [Strong: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:—child, foal, son.]

3. “…the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.”

a. the one [1520 * heis] [Strong: a primary numeral; one:—a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. ]

b. by [1537 * ek] [Strong: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):—after, among, × are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), +grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, × hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, × thenceforth, through, × unto, × vehemently, with(-out).]

c. a bondmaid [3814 * paidiske] [Strong:  feminine diminutive of G3816; a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave or servant:—bondmaid(-woman), damsel, maid(-en).]

d. [2532 * kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]

e. the other [1520 * heis] [Strong: a primary numeral; one:—a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. ]

f. by [1537 * ek] [Strong: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):—after, among, × are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), +grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, × hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, × thenceforth, through, × unto, × vehemently, with(-out).]

g. a freewoman [1658 * eleutheros] [Strong: probably from the alternate of G2064; unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability):—free (man, woman), at liberty.]