Galatians 4:24
“Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For this Agar is Mount Sinai in Arabia,.... The Arabic version, instead of Arabia, reads "Balca". The Syriac version…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Which things - The different accounts of Ishmael and Isaac. Are an allegory - May be regarded allegorically, or as…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Which things are an allegory - They are to be understood spiritually; more being intended in the account than meets the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 4:21-31
In these verses the apostle illustrates the difference between believers who rested in Christ only and those judaizers…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
which things are an allegory Rather, -Now all these things may be regarded as an allegory". The facts are historical,…
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