Genesis 15:6
And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
Cross-references
Psalm 106:31 recalls this moment — Abraham's faith credited as righteousness — as a lasting precedent of righteousness through trust in God.
Romans 4:3-6 quotes this verse directly as the key proof that Abraham was justified by faith, not works — the foundation of Paul's argument about imputed righteousness.
Romans 4:9 explicitly cites this blessing — credited righteousness through faith — to show it extends beyond circumcision to Gentile believers as well.
In Romans 4:11, Paul cites Abraham's faith as the model for how uncircumcised Gentiles are also credited righteousness through belief.
Romans 4:20-25 describes Abraham's unwavering faith then applies 'credited as righteousness' directly to all who believe in Christ's resurrection.
Romans 4:22 explicitly quotes this moment: Abraham's belief was 'credited to him as righteousness.'
Galatians 3:6 quotes this verse to launch Paul's argument: Abraham's justification-by-faith proves that relying on law-keeping cannot save.
James 2:23 quotes this verse, adding that Abraham's faith was 'active along with his works' — credited righteousness demonstrated visibly through action.
In Romans 4:10, Paul questions when Abraham's faith was credited—before circumcision—proving righteousness came by faith, not ritual.
Nehemiah 9:8 recalls God finding Abraham's heart faithful and making a covenant, echoing the core idea of credited faithfulness.