Marks, did you look at the list that Biblehub.com has in its database for the way " hā·’ā·reṣ " is translated in the OT.
If the context in which you look at the OT text is wrong, then the outcome of your theological understanding will also be flawed.
Was God's promise a spiritual promise or a logical man made concept which is what you have just presented.
You have just confirmed the sad truth of the matter concerning peoples understanding. Even the elect will be deceived on God's purposes within the Abrahamic Covenant.
Shalom
I'm just realizing, as is so often the case in this sort of thing, you never did answer my objection.
You asked if I had looked at your webpage list.
You opined that if a context is wrong, then your theology is flawed.
You gave an alternative choice of either "God's spiritual promise" or a "logical man made concept". (Actual wording above)
You ascribed to me the confirmation of a sad truth, even the elect will be deceived.
But you never answered my objection.
Such is the way with so many on this, and other forums. I see this so much of the time. Peruse these pages yourself, take note of all the post of these so many 1000's that are non-responsive, just like this one.
I don't need to characterize this post for anyone to see what is being said. I think that's plain enough.
But what's not being said is an actual reply. This has been ignored.
"Abraham was already on the earth, he wouldn't have had to go anywhere. But God called Abram to go to a land (earth, if you will) that God would show him. So I'm thinking that since he had to go somewhere else, it wasn't where he was."
I can clarify by adding God even told Abram to leave were he was. Leave the planet? No, God led Abram to the Promised Land, He set Abram down in the Land, and told him to walk around, and the places were he walked were his. This, and so much else, speaks to the common understanding that Israel, the promised land, is from the wadi of Egypt to the great river. You can look at a map of Solomon's rule, and if I remember correct, if you use "his sphere of influence", that's the area.
Much love!