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even he to whom it was said, "In Isaac will your seed be called;"
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall your seed be called (Genesis 21:12). A numerous posterity had been promised …
To whom it was said (προς ελαληθη). First aorist passive indicative of λαλεω (Genesis 21:12). God's very words were in…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
