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By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
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A Test of Promise, Not Just Paternity
Commentators explain that Abraham's trial was not merely an emotional test of sacrificing a beloved son. The ultimate challenge was theological: how to reconcile God's command to kill Isaac with His promise that a great nation would come from Isaac. His faith was tested to trust God's character even when His commands seemed to contradict His promises.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By faith Abraham. The apostle had stated one strong instance of Abraham’s faith, and he now refers to one still more remarkable—undoubtedl…
Being tried (πειραζομενος). Present passive participle of πειραζω. The test was still going on.
Offered up
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Baptist
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was s…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
By faith Abraham, etc. He proceeds with the history of Abraham and relates the offering up of his son. It was a singular instance…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After commending Abraham’s faith regarding his dwelling place and offspring, the Apostle now commends him on his way of life until death. Regarding…
