Galatians 3:7

3:7 so then, understand ¹  that those who believe are the sons of Abraham. ² 

Galatians 5:5

5:5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.

[3:7]  ¹ tn Grk “know.”

[3:7]  ² tn The phrase “sons of Abraham” is used here in a figurative sense to describe people who are connected to a personality, Abraham, by close nonmaterial ties. It is this personality that has defined the relationship and its characteristics (BDAG 1024-25 s.v. υἱός 2.c.α).