Hebrews 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:17 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotte..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:17 — KJV
“By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,”
— Hebrews 11:17 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:17 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 11:17
“Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:17: abraham, offered, isaac
“And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:17: abraham, isaac, son
“And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:17: abraham, isaac, son
“And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.”
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“Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:17: abraham, isaac, son
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