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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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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:17
18th Century
Theologian
By faith Abraham. The apostle had stated one strong instance of Abraham’s faith, and he now refers to one still more remarkable—undoubtedl…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:17
Being tried (πειραζομενος). Present passive participle of πειραζω. The test was still going on.
Offered up
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:17
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:17
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
On Hebrews 11:17
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Hebrews 11:17
17th Century
Pastor
By faith Abraham, when he was tried ,
&c.] Or tempted; that is, by God, (Genesis 22:1) . This temptation…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:8–19
17th Century
Minister
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…