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The concept of Thy seed in Christianity

In Christianity, "Thy seed" refers to the future descendants of significant figures, symbolizing the continuation of their lineage. This term highlights Jacob's heirs who will inherit land and blessings, and it emphasizes the broader concept of offspring as part of a divine promise. In the Church of the East, "Thy seed" encompasses the descendants of the King of Ethiopia and Solomon, reflecting a lineage connected to the Saviour. Early Christianity focuses on Abraham's descendants, reinforcing the promise of numerous offspring and their inheritance of the land.

Synonyms: Descendants, Offspring, Progeny, Lineage, Children, Posterity

In German: Dein Same; In Spanish: Tu semilla; In Dutch: Jouw zaad; In Finnish: Sinun siemenesi; In Malay: Benih awak; In Swedish: Ditt frö; In Dutch: Uw zaad; In French: Ta semence

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'Thy seed'

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Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
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From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) This refers to the individual's descendants, who will experience the multiplication and the enduring nature of the divine agreement, and will inherit the land.[1] (2) This term refers to the offspring or descendants of a specific individual, from whom the Saviour is prophesied to originate, representing a lineage or familial line.[2] (3) The son's seed is mentioned in the context of prospering upon the earth, and the son is told not to meet violence, so that his seed may prosper.[3] (4) The descendants of Solomon from whom the Saviour will come.[4] (5) This refers to the descendants of the young man, blessed to be upon the earth.[5]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This term refers to Abraham's descendants, who will inherit the land and be numerous, as promised by God, according to the text.[6] (2) Thy seed represents the descendants of Abraham, promised to be numerous and inherit the land, as the text indicates within the narrative.[7] (3) One's offspring or descendants, representing the continuation of one's lineage.[8] (4) The origin from which a daughter was conceived by Joachim's wife, indicating a future blessed by the divine will.[9] (5) The future descendants of the boy, whose fate is foretold by Jesus as being without strength and lacking prosperity.[10]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Hymns for Christian Devotion

(1) This refers to the item that needs to be planted, indicating the start of a process or action that will lead to something greater in the future.[11] (2) The action of planting is described as sowing this particular element in the morning and not hesitating at any point of the day.[12]

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This term represents Jacob's future descendants, who would inherit the land and be blessed, symbolizing the continuation of his lineage.[13]