Gal 4:24 | MHM | STEP | v. 24–27 : Paul says this story is an allegory . Hagar and Sarah represent two covenants. Hagar stands for Mount Sinai, the law, and the present city of Jerusalem, which brings people into bondage. Sarah represents the new Jerusalem above, which is free, and is the mother of all believers. Paul quotes Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not (Isaiah 54:1 ), showing that the gospel brings more people to God, both Jews and Gentiles, than the law ever could.

‏ Galatians 4:24

v. 24–27: Paul says this story is an allegory. Hagar and Sarah represent two covenants. Hagar stands for Mount Sinai, the law, and the present city of Jerusalem, which brings people into bondage. Sarah represents the new Jerusalem above, which is free, and is the mother of all believers. Paul quotes Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not (Isaiah 54:1 ^a), showing that the gospel brings more people to God, both Jews and Gentiles, than the law ever could.