Hebrews 11:17-19
Revised Standard Version
17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your descendants be named.” 19 He considered that God was able to raise men even from the dead; hence, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.
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Hebrews 11:17-19
American Standard Version
17 By faith Abraham, being tried, [a]offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; 18 even he [b]to whom it was said, [c]In Isaac shall thy seed be called: 19 accounting that God is able to raise up, even from the dead; from whence he did also in a figure receive him back.
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- Hebrews 11:17 Greek hath offered up.
- Hebrews 11:18 Or, of
- Hebrews 11:18 Gen. 21:12.
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