Hebrews 11:17-19
King James Version
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15And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.Select Hebrews 11:15
16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.Select Hebrews 11:16
17By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,Select Hebrews 11:17
18Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:Select Hebrews 11:18
19Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.Select Hebrews 11:19
20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.Select Hebrews 11:20
21By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.Select Hebrews 11:21
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WEB
11:17 By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
11:18 even he to whom it was said, “In Isaac will your seed be called”;
11:19 concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
ASV
11:17 By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;
11:18 even he to whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called:
11:19 accounting that God is able to raise up, even from the dead; from whence he did also in a figure receive him back.
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