Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," just as he had been told: "This is how many descendants you will have."

according to his calling and not by actions), Rebecca was told, "The older child will serve the younger one."

In the very place where it was told them, "You are not my people,' they will be called children of the living God."

Rather, as it is written, "Those who were never told about him will see, and those who have never heard will understand."