In the phrase, "thy seed shall bruise our foe," the "seed" refers to______________?
Correct answer: D. Jesus Christ
- A. The Tree of Knowledge
- B. Adam
- C. Cane and Abel
- D. Jesus Christ
Explanation
The “seed” means Eve's future descendant, fulfilled in Christian interpretation by Jesus Christ. The phrase refers to the promised Redeemer rather than to Adam, Cain, Abel, or the Tree of Knowledge.
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