According to verse 20 and 21, there's a clean and clear difference between a blessing and a covenant. A blessing makes rich but a covenant establishes a relationship. Ishmael only have the blessing but not a covenant with God. Isaac has the covenant which establishes eternal relationship with God Almighty. The covenant is a total package while the blessing lacks certain ingredient which make for life and godliness. Christians are of the covenant while unbelievers may have some blessings.
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