Galatians 4:28

Galatians 4:28

Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.

a. NLT: And you, dear brothers and sisters, are children of the promise, just like Isaac.

b. NIV: Now you, brothers and sisters, like Isaac, are children of promise.

c. YLT: And we, brethren, as Isaac, are children of promise,

d. Amplified Bible Classic: But we, brethren, are children [not by physical descent, as was Ishmael, but] like Isaac, born in virtue of promise.

e. Worrell Translation: But ye, brethren, after the manner of Isaac, are children of promise.

1. “Now we, brethren, as Isaac was…”

a. Now [1161 * de] [Strong: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:—also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).]

b. we [2249 * hemeis] [Strong: nominative plural of G1473; we (only used when emphatic):—us, we (ourselves).}

c. brethren [80 * adelphos] [Strong: from G1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς delphýs (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1):—brother.]

d. as…was [2596 * kata] [Strong: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):—about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) × alone, among, and, × apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), × aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, +covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, × more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, × natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) × own,+ particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), × uttermost, where(-by), with.]

e. Isaac [2464 * Isaak] [Strong: of Hebrew origin (H3327); Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham:—Isaac.]

2. “…are the children of promise.”

a. are [2070 * semen] [Strong:  first person plural indicative of G1510; we are:—are, be, have our being, ×have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.]

b. the children [5043 * teknon] [Strong: from the base of G5098; a child (as produced):—child, daughter, son.]

c. of promise [1860 * epangelia] [Strong: from G1861; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good):—message, promise.]