Hebrews 11:18

Hebrews 11:18

16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed ^ato be called their God, for He has ^bprepared a city for them.

The Faith of the Patriarchs

17 By faith Abraham, ^awhen he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

18 ¹of whom it was said, ^a“In Isaac your seed shall be called,”

19 concluding that God ^awas able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.

20 By faith ^aIsaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, ^ablessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

22 By faith ^aJoseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.

Commentaries:

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Hebrews 11:18 In Isaac shall thy seed be called. See also Genesis 21:12 Ro 9:7. Even though God raised him from the dead. Hence in faith he obeyed, and his faith was gloriously rewarded. The lesson for us is implicit obedience to God's command and trust in his promises. Nothing less is a demonstration of faith.

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