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Romans 4

Romans 4:3

Abraham Justified by Faith · Romans 4:1–12
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Translations

Modern
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Traditional
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
Literal
For what does the Scripture say? “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.”
Latin
Quid enim dicit Scriptura? Credidit Abraham Deo, et reputatum est illi ad justitiam.

Original

Greek
English
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Notes

Romans 4:3

Paul quotes Genesis 15:6. In response to God’s promise that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky, Abraham trusted God. It was faith that established Abraham’s relationship with God.

This relationship did not come from works, circumcision, the law, or the number of his descendants (Romans 4:3–21).

Parallels

Genesis 15:1–7 Psalm 32:1–11 Hebrews 11:8–19

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Circumcision Faith Freedom, Liberty Imputation Isaac Letter to the Romans Prayer of Manasseh Righteousness

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Bigotry: Paul's Argument Against Catholicity: Inculcated Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Imputed Righteousness Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness by Faith Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation