By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

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

Offered up

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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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