Is Paul Abusing Genesis? (Or at least Hagar, in Gal 4:22ff.?)

Nov 4, 13 • Faith, Galatians, GenesisComments Off on Is Paul Abusing Genesis? (Or at least Hagar, in Gal 4:22ff.?)Read More »

The New Testament use of the Old Testament often seems arbitrary or bizarre to modern readers. Here I’ll suggest that Paul’s use of Genesis in Galatians 4 (while not only strange but also unfair to Hagar and over kind to Sarah) fits with thew intent of Genesis.

I think this is an interesting example of God using even human weakness (Paul’s favoring of his ancestress) to reinforce his truth… what do you think?

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