By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his only born† son,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Hebrews 11:17 in context
Hebrews 11:14–20
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For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own.
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If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had enough time to return.
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But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
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By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his only born† son,
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to whom it was said, “Your offspring will be accounted as from Isaac,”
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concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
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By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- The phrase “only born” is from the Greek word “μονογενη”, which is sometimes translated “only begotten” or “one and only”.
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