Galatians 3:8. The Scripture, personified, as in Galatians 3:22, for the author of the Scripture.

Justifieth, now when Paul wrote, and at all times. It is the normal present indicating the only way of God's justification, and sure accomplishment of his purpose.

Declared beforehand the good tidings. The promise to Abraham was an anticipation of the gospel, i.e., the good tidings of salvation by Christ.

In thee, as the spiritual father. Quotation from two passages (Genesis 12:3; Genesis 18:18), which are fused into one. The blessing promised includes the whole Christian salvation, which implies justification, i.e., the remission of sins and imputation of Christ's merit.

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