Hebrews 11:17

Translations

Modern

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,

Traditional

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

Literal

By faith Abraham, being tested. has offered up Isaac. Even the one having received the promises was offering up his only begotten,

Latin

Fide obtulit Abraham Isaac, cum tentaretur, et unigenitum offerebat, qui susceperat repromissiones:

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Greek

English

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,

Notes

Hebrews 11:17–19

ready to offer his one and only son: See Genesis 22:1–18. God did not want Abraham to sacrifice his son. He was testing Abraham's faith, which Abraham showed through his obedience.

Hebrews 11:17–31

These strong examples of faith start with Abraham's family and end with Rahab. They show that faith is the only way to respond to God.

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

(a) the phrase by faith,
(b) the person's name,
(c) the event or action showing faith, and
(d) the result.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac “Belief” in the Gospel of John By Faith Faith and Good Deeds God Protects His Servant

Related verses

Genesis 22:16
…saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son,
James 2:21–24
Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
Genesis 22:1–12
Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.
1 Peter 1:6–7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
James 5:11
See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Proverbs 17:3
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Daniel 11:35
Some of the wise will fall so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.
Hebrews 7:6
But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
Job 2:3–6
Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”
Job 1:11–12
But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”

Parallels

Genesis 15–22 Romans 4:1–12

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Isaac Letter to the Romans Obedience Only Begotten Perseverance

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Abraham: Trial of his Faith in the offering of Isaac Afflictions Made Beneficial in Trying Our Faith and Obedience Atonement: Made by Jesus: Typified Decision: Abraham Faith in the offering up of Isaac Faith: Abraham Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of Abraham, when Commanded to offer Isaac Heart: Renewed: Tested Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Offered in Sacrifice by his Father Obedience: Abraham Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of Isaac: Fulfilled Sacrifices were offered in Faith of a Coming Saviour Temptation: A Test The Atonement: Typified Types of Christ: Isaac

Hebrews 11:17

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