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Being tried (πειραζομενος). Present passive participle of πειραζω. The test was still going on.
Offered up

By faith Abraham. The apostle had stated one strong instance of Abraham’s faith, and he now refers to one still more remarkable—undoubtedl…

The patriarchs displayed their faith in the attitude of their whole life, and in their death. This has been the thought of the preceding verses; th…

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out not knowi…

The writer returns from the patriarchs in general (vv.13–16) to Abraham in particular. He now brings out something of the significance of the great…

By faith Abraham, etc. He proceeds with the history of Abraham and relates the offering up of his son. It was a singular instance…

By faith Abraham, when he was tried ,
&c.] Or tempted; that is, by God, (Genesis 22:1) . This temptation…

We are often called to leave worldly connections, interests, and comforts. If heirs of Abraham's faith, we will obey and go forth, though not knowi…

After commending Abraham’s faith regarding his dwelling place and offspring, the Apostle now commends him on his way of life until death. Regarding…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson