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Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:18

The Faith of Abraham and Sarah · Hebrews 11:8–19
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Translations

Modern
…even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”
Traditional
Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
Literal
…as to whom it was said, “In Isaac a seed will be called to you,”
Latin
…ad quem dictum est: Quia in Isaac vocabitur tibi semen:

Original

Greek
English
…even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

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.

Parallels

Genesis 15–22 Romans 4:1–12

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 Perseverance

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Decision: Abraham Faith in the offering up of Isaac Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of Abraham, when Commanded to offer Isaac Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of Isaac: Fulfilled Types of Christ: Isaac