18. Of whom--rather as Greek "He (Abraham, not
Isaac) TO whom it was said" [ALFORD]. BENGEL supports English Version. So
Heb 1:7
uses the same Greek preposition, "unto," for "in respect to," or
"of." This verse gives a definition of the "only-begotten Son"
(Heb 11:17).
in Isaac shall thy seed be called--
(Ge 21:12).
The posterity of Isaac alone shall be accounted as the seed of Abraham,
which is the heir of the promises
(Ro 9:7).
JFB.
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