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For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the handmaid, and one by the free woman.
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Commentators explain that Paul begins his argument by referencing the well-known historical account from Genesis. Abraham had two sons: Ishmael, born to Hagar, a slave or 'bondmaid,' and Isaac, born to Sarah, the 'freewoman.' This simple, factual statement sets the stage for a powerful spiritual analogy about two ways of relating to God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For it is written (Genesis 16; Genesis 21).
Abraham had two sons: Ishmael and Isaac. Abraham subseq…
By the handmaid (εκ της παιδισκης). From Ge 16:1. Feminine diminutive of παις, boy or slave. Common word for damsel which came to …
19th Century
Anglican
For.—This particle would naturally not be expressed in English. It was a reason for the question which had been asked just before:…
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Baptist
For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, and the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born aft…
For the final time Paul turn to Abraham, upon whom the legalizers had undoubtedly based a large part of their argument. Jews derived much satisfact…
16th Century
Protestant
For it is written. No man who has a choice given him will be so foolish as to despise freedom and prefer slavery. But here the apostle tea…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For it is written In (Genesis 16:15) (21:9)
that Abraham had two sons ,…
The difference between believers who rested in Christ only, and those who trusted in the law, is explained by the histories of Isaac and Ishmael. T…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle showed the preeminence of grace using a human example; here, he proves it on the authority of Scripture.
First, he p…
