Messianic · Lineage

Genesis 22:18

God to Abraham · ~2000 BC · Status: Fulfilled · Confidence: 90% · Payne §Gen 46
“And through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
King James Version

Fulfillment References

Galatians 3:16 Acts 3:25 Matthew 1:1

Archaeological & Historical Evidence

Mount Moriah is identified with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem (2 Chr 3:1). The Binding of Isaac (Aqedah) is one of the most analyzed typological narratives in biblical scholarship.

How Traditions Read This Prophecy

Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalJesus, the seed of Abraham, brings blessing to all nations through the gospel.
JewishThe Aqedah (binding of Isaac) is the supreme act of faithfulness; the blessing comes through Abraham's seed = Israel.
CatholicPaul argues 'seed' is singular, referring to Christ (Gal 3:16).
ProtestantThe typology — father offering only son on Mount Moriah — foreshadows the cross.
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