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1Up-voted +1. This is the basis of the word monogenes in the New Testament. It is more than merely a firstborn son. This is clear from Luke's use of the word in a variety of contexts. Much appreciated. Thank you.Nigel J– Nigel J2026-02-28 15:07:22 +00:00Commented 15 hours ago
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@NigelJ - except that "monogenes" is never mentioned either in this answer nor in the LXX of Gen 22 - so why raise it?Dottard– Dottard2026-02-28 22:38:18 +00:00Commented 7 hours ago
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It may be worth comparing to Galatians 3:16, which clarifies that Abraham's seeds (plural) are his descendents, but his seed (singular) is Jesus Christ. In Genesis, Isaac is a picture/type of Jesus, especially here: God told Abraham to sacrifice his only son, then had him stop and sent a lamb instead. Sent His only son. Abraham did not withhold his only son, just as God did not withhold His only Son. So, it looks like a clear parallel between Gen. 22:16, Gal. 3:16, and John 3:16.Justin Time - Reinstate Monica– Justin Time - Reinstate Monica2026-02-28 23:46:20 +00:00Commented 6 hours ago
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@Dottard - maybe Nigel operates by a code that transcends that of SEThe Chaz 2.0– The Chaz 2.02026-03-01 04:14:50 +00:00Commented 2 hours ago
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