# offspring #

## Definition: ##

The term "offspring" is a general reference to the biological descendants of people or animals.

* Often in the Bible, "offspring" has the same meaning as "children" or "descendants."
* The term "seed" is sometimes used figuratively to refer to offspring.

(See also: [descendant](../other/descendant.md) **·** [seed](../kt/seed.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 17:28-29](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/17/28)
* [Exodus 13:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/13/11)
* [Genesis 24:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/24/05)
* [Isaiah 41:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/41/08)
* [Job 05:23-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/05/23)
* [Luke 03:7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/03/07)
* [Matthew 12:33-35](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/12/33)