Gen 22:17 | TNotes | STEP | 22:17 Joshua and Old Testament Israel partially fulfilled the promise that Abraham’s descendants would conquer the cities (literally take possession of the gates ) of God’s enemies ; this will be fulfilled fully by the church (cp. Matt 16:18 and study note there).

bMatt 16:18►

‏ Genesis 22:17

22:17 ^a Joshua and Old Testament Israel partially fulfilled the promise that Abraham’s descendants would conquer the cities (literally take possession of the gates) of God’s enemies; this will be fulfilled fully by the church (cp. Matt 16:18 ^b and study note there).