James 2:23

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness;” and he was called the friend of God.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} the scripture{G1124} was fulfilled{G4137}{(G5681)} which saith{G3004}{(G5723)},{G1161} Abraham{G11} believed{G4100}{(G5656)} God{G2316}, and{G2532} it was imputed{G3049}{(G5681)} unto him{G846} for{G1519} righteousness{G1343}: and{G2532} he was called{G2564}{(G5681)} the Friend{G5384} of God{G2316}.
Strong's King James
(23) The Writing was completed that says, "AND AVRAHAM BELIEVED יהוה YAHWEH AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM INTO RIGHTEOUSNESS," and he was called a friend of אֱלֹהִים Elohim.
The F.O.G*
[23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God's friend.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and fulfilled was the Writing that is saying, ‘And Abraham did believe God, and it was reckoned to him—to righteousness;’ and, ‘Friend of God’ he was called.
Young's Literal Translation

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