Hebrews 11:18

18 even he to whom it was said, "In Yitzchak will your seed be called;"

Hebrews 11:18 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 11:18

Of whom it is said
That is, of Isaac, Abraham's own son, whom he offered up; or rather, "to whom it was said", as the Vulgate Latin and Syriac versions render it; that is, to Abraham, for to him was this said, ( Genesis 21:12 )

that in Isaac shall thy seed be called;
that numerous natural seed of his, which should inherit the land of Canaan; and his special famous seed, the Messiah, to whom the promises were made; (See Gill on Romans 9:7).

Hebrews 11:18 In-Context

16 But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

17 By faith, Avraham, being tested, offered up Yitzchak. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;

18 even he to whom it was said, "In Yitzchak will your seed be called;"

19 accounting that God is able to raise up, even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.

20 By faith, Yitzchak blessed Ya`akov and Esav, even concerning things to come.