Hebrews 11:19

Translations

Modern

Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Traditional

Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

Literal

…having reasoned that God was able even to raise him out from the dead, from where he received him back also in a simile.

Latin

…arbitrans quia et a mortuis suscitare potens est Deus: unde eum et in parabolam accepit.

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English

Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Notes

Hebrews 11:19

Abraham reasoned: He thought that bringing Isaac back to life was the only solution to his problem. In Genesis 22:5, Abraham showed faith that Isaac would come back with him.

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

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Genesis 22:13
Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son.
Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
Genesis 22:4–5
On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.
Hebrews 11:11–12
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.
Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
Romans 5:14
Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.

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