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Galatians 4:23-25

23 His son by the slave woman was born in the ordinary way; but his son by the free woman was born as the result of a promise.

24 These things may be taken figuratively, for the women represent two covenants. One covenant is from Mount Sinai and bears children who are to be slaves: This is Hagar.

25 Now Hagar stands for Mount Sinai in Arabia and corresponds to the present city of Jerusalem, because she is in slavery with her children.

Cross References for Galatians 4:23-25

Romans 9:7-8 - Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:7-8 Click to read the verse Romans 9:7-8

Genesis 21:1-2 - The Birth of Isaac Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sara... Click to read the verse Genesis 21:1-2 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:1-2

Galatians 4:28 - Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:28 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:28

Genesis 18:10 - Then the Lord said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:10

Genesis 18:10-14 - Then the Lord said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:10-14 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:10-14

Romans 4:18-21 - Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it... Click to read the verse Romans 4:18-21 Click to read the verse Romans 4:18-21

Genesis 21:1 - The Birth of Isaac Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sara... Click to read the verse Genesis 21:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:1

Hebrews 11:11 - By faith Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarah herself was barren—was enabled to becom... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:11

Romans 9:7 - Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:7 Click to read the verse Romans 9:7

Galatians 4:29 - At that time the son born in the ordinary way persecuted the son born by the power of the Spiri... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:29 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:29

Genesis 17:15-19 - God also said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her nam... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:15-19 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:15-19

Romans 10:8 - But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, t... Click to read the verse Romans 10:8 Click to read the verse Romans 10:8

Galatians 4:1 - What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, altho... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:1

Galatians 4:28-29 - Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:28-29 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:28-29