4:13 What does it mean that Abraham should be the heir of the world?
4:13 What does it mean that Abraham should be the heir of the world?
This refers to God's promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants (CP Gen 12:1-3; 18:17-18; 21:12; 22:15-18; Ro 4:16-18; Ga 3:8).
Seed in Gen 21:12 refers specifically to Jesus, which Paul quotes in Ga 3:16 (CP Ga 3:16).
Because of Jesus, Abraham, his descendants, and all who are justified by faith with him, will inherit the earth (CP Ro 4:11-12 with Psa 37:11; Mt 5:5; 25:34; Rev 5:10; 22:4-5).