Genesis 22:18

in thy seed See note on Genesis 12:3. The words might be also rendered "by thy seed."

be blessed Better, as R.V. marg., bless themselves. See notes on Genesis 12:3; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 26:4.

because thou hast obeyed Lit. "because thou hast heard," or "listened to." God's word may be a sound which is not heard; or it may be a sound which is heard, but not listened to; or it may be a sound which is heard, listened to, and obeyed.