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The Ultimate Paradox of Faith
Commentators emphasize that this verse highlights the immense challenge to Abraham's faith. God had explicitly promised that Abraham's lineage would come through Isaac. The command to sacrifice Isaac created a direct contradiction. Abraham's faith was remarkable because he held onto both God's promise and God's command, even when they seemed impossible to reconcile.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:18
18th Century
Theologian
Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall your seed be called (Genesis 21:12). A numerous posterity had been promised …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:18
To whom it was said (προς ελαληθη). First aorist passive indicative of λαλεω (Genesis 21:12). God's very words were in…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:18
19th Century
Bishop
Of whom.—That is, Isaac. But the Greek words should perhaps be rendered to whom (Abraham): “Even he to whom it was said.”…
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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 11:18
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 Gill
On Hebrews 11:18
17th Century
Pastor
Of whom it is said
That is, of Isaac, Abraham's own son, whom he offered up; or rather, "to whom it was said", as th…
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…