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ESV Global Study Bible :: Four Kinds of Abraham’s Offspring

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Four Kinds of Abraham's Offspring

Offspring
Explanation
Examples
Natural, physical offspring
Physical descendants of Abraham
Ishmael, Isaac, the sons of Keturah (and by extension Esau, Jacob, etc.)
Natural, yet special offspring
Physical descendants of Abraham especially tied to God's elective and saving purposes
Isaac (by extension Jacob and the entire nation of Israel)
Promised offspring
The true, unique offspring of Abraham
A distinctive line of offspring, starting earlier with Seth and continuing through Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Israel, and David, culminating in Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:16)
Spiritual offspring
Those united with Christ (the promised offspring)
Jews and Gentiles who trust in the Messiah
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