Galatians 4:27
“For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now we, brethren, as Isaac was,.... The Ethiopic version reads, "you, brethren"; and so one of Stephens's copies. As the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For it is written - This passage is found in Isa 54:1. For an exposition of its meaning as it occurs there, see my notes…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not - This quotation is taken from Isa 54:1, and is certainly a promise which relates…
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
For it is written The quotation is taken exactly from the Septuagint version of Isa 54:1.
By the -barren" we must…
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