Hebrews 11:17
“By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,”
Hebrews 11:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered Isaac: and he that had received the promises, offered up his only begotten son;
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten'son ;
- DARBYDarby
- By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac, and he who had received to himself the promises offered up his only begotten son,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- By faith Abraham hath offered up Isaac, being tried, and the only begotten he did offer up who did receive the promises,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
Context: Hebrews 11
15And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
17By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
18Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
About Hebrews 11: Examples of Faith
This chapter provides examples of people from the Old Testament who lived by faith, inspiring readers to follow their example and persevere in their own faith.
Commentary
Hebrews 11 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith. It begins by defining faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This definition is then followed by a long list of examples of people who had faith in God and were rewarded for it. These examples include Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Rahab. Each of these individuals had faith in God and were rewarded for it in some way.