ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 16:10
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Gen 16:10

16:10 multiply your offspring. Abraham fathers many descendants, both elect (13:16 note) and non-elect. It is not the mere natural children who finally inherit the promise (Rom. 9:8). Even the physical offspring of Abraham may persecute the sons of promise (21:9; Gal. 4:29, 30).