Hebrews 11:17

Hebrews 11:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,

King James Version KJV

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

American Standard Version ASV

By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;

Bible in Basic English BBE

By faith Abraham made an offering of Isaac, when he was tested: and he with whom the agreement had been made gave up as an offering the only son of his body,

Free Bible Version FBV

Abraham trusted God when he was tested and offered Isaac to God. Abraham, who had accepted God's promises, was still ready to offer to God his only son,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

By faith Abraham offered vp Isaac, when he was tryed, and he that had receiued the promises, offered his onely begotten sonne.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

By faith Abraham hath offered up Isaac, being tried, and the only begotten he did offer up who did receive the promises,

World English Bible WEB

By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his only born son,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only-begotten son ,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered Isaac: and he that had received the promises, offered up his only begotten son;

Translation for Translators T4T

It was because Abraham trusted God that he was ready to kill his son Isaac as a sacrifice when God tested him. This same man to whom God promised to give ◄a son/many descendants► was going to sacrifice that same son, the only son whom his own wife had borne!

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Hebrews 11:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK πιστει προσενηνοχεν αβρααμ τον ισαακ πειραζομενος και τον μονογενη προσεφερεν ο τας επαγγελιας αναδεξαμενος

πιστει pistis G4102 faith Noun-DSF

προσενηνοχεν prospherō G4374 to bring to Verb-2RAI-3S-ATT

αβρααμ Abraam G11 Abraham Noun-PRI

τον ho G3588 the/this/who Art-ASM

ισαακ Isaak G2464 Isaac Noun-PRI

πειραζομενος peirazō G3985 to test/tempt: tempt Verb-PPP-NSM

και kai G2532 and Conj

τον ho G3588 the/this/who Art-ASM

μονογενη monogenēs G3439 unique Adj-ASM

προσεφερεν prospherō G4374 to bring to Verb-IAI-3S

ο ho G3588 the/this/who Art-NSM

τας ho G3588 the/this/who Art-APF

επαγγελιας epangelia G1860 promise Noun-APF

αναδεξαμενος anadechomai G324 to receive Verb-ADP-NSM

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Greek Word Reference — Hebrews 11:17

πιστει pistis G4102 "faith" Noun-DSF

Faith is the meaning of this word, which involves trust and confidence in God or Jesus Christ. It's used in Matthew 8:10 and Romans 1:8, showing reliance on God's power and promises.

Definition: πίστις, -εως, ἡ (πείθω), [in LXX chiefly for אֱמוּנָה ;] __1. in active sense, faith, belief, trust, confidence, in NT always of religious faith in God or Christ or spiritual things: Mat.8:10, Luk.5:20, Act.14:9, Rom.1:8, 1Co.2:5, 2Co.1:24, 1Ti.1:5, al.; with genitive obj., Mrk.11:22, Act.3:16, Rom.3:22, Gal.2:16, Eph.3:12, Jas.2:1, al.; with prep., ἐν, Rom.3:25, Gal.3:26, Eph.1:15, Col.1:24, 1Ti.1:14 3:13, 2Ti.1:13 3:15, 2Pe.1:1; εἰς, Act.20:21 24:24 26:18, Col.2:5, 1Pe.1:21; πρός, 1Th.1:8, Phm 5; ἐπί, with accusative Heb.6:1; ἐν τῇ π. στήκειν (εἶναι, μένειν), 1Co.16:13, 1Co.13:5, 1Ti.2:15; ὑπακοὴ τῆς π., Rom.1:5 16:26; ὁ ἐκ π., Rom.3:26 4:16, Gal.3:12; διὰ (τῆς) π., Rom.3:30, Gal.2:16, Php.3:9. By meton., objectively, that which is the object or content of belief, the faith: Act.6:7 14:22, Gal.1:23 3:23 6:10, Php.1:26, 27 Ju 3, 20, and perh. also Act.13:8 16:5, Rom.1:5 and 16:26 (see supr.), 1Co.16:13, Col.1:23, 2Th.3:2 (Lft., Notes, 125), 1Ti.1:19 3:9 4:1, 6 5:8 6:10, 12, 2Ti.3:8 4:7 Tit.1:4, 13 3:15, 1Pe.5:9. __2. In passive sense, __(a) fidelity, faithfulness: Mat.23:23, Gal.5:22; ἡ π. τοῦ θεοῦ, Rom.3:3; __(b) objectively, plighted faith, a pledge of fidelity: 1Ti.5:12. (On the various shades of meaning in which the word is used in NT, see esp. ICC on Rom.1:17, pp. 31ff.; Lft., Ga., 154ff.; Stevens, Th. NT, 422, 515ff.; DB, i, 830ff.; Cremer, see word) (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 228 NT verses. KJV: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity See also: 1 Corinthians 2:5; Galatians 3:23; 1 Peter 1:5.

προσενηνοχεν prospherō G4374 "to bring to" Verb-2RAI-3S-ATT

To bring to means to lead or offer something to someone, especially to God, like in Matthew 4:24 where people brought their sick to Jesus. It's about presenting or offering something to someone.

Definition: προσ-φέρω [in LXX chiefly for קָרַב hi. ;] __1. to bring to, lead to: with accusative and dative of person(s), Mat.4:24 8:16 9:2, 32 14:35 17:16, Mrk.2:4 (WH, R, txt.; sc. αὐτόν) Mrk.10:13, Luk.18:15 23:14; pass., Mat.12:22 (act., WH, txt.) Mat.18:24 (προσήχθη, WH) Mat.19:13; with accusative of thing(s), Mat.25:20; id. with dative of person(s), Mat.22:19, Luk.23:36; τ. στόματι, Jhn.19:29; metaphorically, with dative of person(s), to deal with, Heb.12:7 (cl.). __2. to offer: Mat.2:11, Act.8:18; esp. (as frequently in LXX; cf. FlJ, Ant., iii, 9, 3) sacrifices, gifts and prayers to God: absol., before περί (ὑπέρ), Mrk.1:44, Luk.5:14, Heb.5:1, 3 9:7 10:12; pass., Act.21:26; with accusative of thing(s) (δῶρον, θυσίαν, λυτρείαν, προσφοράν), Mat.5:23-24 (aoristic pres.; M, Pr., 247) Mat.8:4, Jhn.16:2, Act.7:42 21:26, Heb.5:1 8:3-4 9:7, 9 10:1-2, 8 10:11-12; δεήσεις τε κ. ἱκετηρίας, Heb.5:7; with accusative of person(s), Heb.11:17 (conative impf.; M, Pr., 129); of Christ, Heb.7:27 (ἀνενέγκας, WH, txt.) Heb.9:14, 25 9:28.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 45 NT verses. KJV: bring (to, unto), deal with, do, offer (unto, up), present unto, put to See also: Acts 7:42; John 19:29; Hebrews 5:1.

αβρααμ Abraam G11 "Abraham" Noun-PRI

Abraham was a Hebrew patriarch, mentioned in Matthew 1:1 and other passages. He is considered the father of the Jewish nation and is an important figure in the Bible. Abraham's story is told in the book of Genesis.

Definition: Ἀβραάμ (Heb. אַבְרָהָם), ὁ, indecl. (in FlJ, Ἄβραμος, -ου; MM, VGT, see word), Abraham (Gen.17:5 al.): Mat.1:1, 2 al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 69 NT verses. KJV: Abraham See also: 1 Peter 3:6; John 8:52; Hebrews 2:16.

τον ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-ASM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

ισαακ Isaak G2464 "Isaac" Noun-PRI

Isaac was the son of Abraham, a key figure in the Bible. He is mentioned in Matthew 1:2 and Romans 9:10, and his story is told in the book of Genesis.

Definition: Ἰσαάκ (in MSS. sometimes -σάκ; cf. Deiss., BS, 189; Thack., Gr., 100), ὁ indecl. (in FlJ, Ἴσακος, -ου), (Heb. יִצְחָק), Isaac (Gen.17:19, al.): Mat.1:2, Rom.9:10, al (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 18 NT verses. KJV: Isaac See also: Acts 3:13; Luke 3:34; Hebrews 11:9.

πειραζομενος peirazō G3985 "to test/tempt: tempt" Verb-PPP-NSM

To test or tempt someone means to try to get them to do something, either good or bad. In the Bible, God sometimes tests people, like Abraham in Genesis 22, to see if they will obey Him.

Definition: πειράζω poët. and late prose form of πειράω, which see, [in LXX for נָסָה pi. ;] __1. to make proof of (Hom.). __2. to try, attempt (Luc., Polyb., with inf. (see M, Pr., 205; B1., § 69, 4), Act.9:26 16:7 24:6. __3. In LXX and NT, like Heb. נָסָה, with accusative of person(s), to test, try, prove; __(a) in a good sense : Jhn.6:6, 2Co.13:5, Heb.11:17, Rev.2:2; esp. of trials and af6ictions sent or permitted by God (Gen.22:1, Exo.20:20, Wis.3:5, al.), 1Co.10:13, Heb.2:18 4:15 11:17, 37, Rev.3:10; __(b) in a bad sense (Apoll. Rhod., 3, 10): of the attempts made to ensnare Jesus in his speech, Mat.16:1 19:3 22:18, 35 Mrk.8:11 10:2 12:15, Luk.11:16, Jhn.8:6; of temptation to sin, to tempt, Jas.1:13-14 (see Hort, in l), Gal.6:1, Rev.2:10; esp. of temptations of the devil, Mat.4:1, 3 Mrk.1:13, Luk.4:2, 1Co.7:5, 1Th.3:5; ὁ πειράζων, the tempter, Mat.4:3, 1Th.3:5; __(with) in bad sense also (Exo.17:2, 7, Num.14:22, al.), of distrustful testing, trying or challenging of God: Act.15:10, 1Co.10:9 (WH, mg., ἐξεπείρασαν), Heb.3:9; τ. πνεῦμα Κυρίου, Act.5:9 (of. ἐκ-πειράζω).† SYN.: δοκιμάζω, q.v (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 35 NT verses. KJV: assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try See also: 1 Corinthians 7:5; John 8:4; Hebrews 2:18.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Definition: καί, conj., and __I. Copulative. __1. Connecting single words; __(a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. __(b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; __(with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. __2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. __(a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; __(b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; __(with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; __(d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; __(e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. __3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. __4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). __5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); __(a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; __(b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. __II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; __1. with subjc. (cl.); __(a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . __2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); __(a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; __(b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). __3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. __4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

τον ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-ASM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

μονογενη monogenēs G3439 "unique" Adj-ASM

The Greek word for unique or one-of-a-kind, used to describe Jesus as God's only Son in John 3:16. It emphasizes His special relationship with God.

Definition: μονογενής, -ές (μόνος, γένος), [in LXX: Jdg.11:34, Psa.22:20 25:16 35:17 (יָחִיד), Tob.3:15 6:10, 14 8:17, Wis.7:22, Bar.4:16 * ;] only, only begotten (DCG, ii, 281), of sons and daughters : Luk.7:12 8:42 9:38, Heb.11:17; of Christ, Jhn.3:16, 18, 1Jn.4:9; μ. παρὰ πατρός, Jhn.1:14; μ. θεός, Jhn.1:18.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 9 NT verses. KJV: only (begotten, child) See also: 1 John 4:9; John 3:16; Hebrews 11:17.

προσεφερεν prospherō G4374 "to bring to" Verb-IAI-3S

To bring to means to lead or offer something to someone, especially to God, like in Matthew 4:24 where people brought their sick to Jesus. It's about presenting or offering something to someone.

Usage: Occurs in 45 NT verses. KJV: bring (to, unto), deal with, do, offer (unto, up), present unto, put to See also: Acts 7:42; John 19:29; Hebrews 5:1.

ο ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-NSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

τας ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-APF

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

επαγγελιας epangelia G1860 "promise" Noun-APF

A promise is a commitment or assurance, especially from God. In the Bible, it refers to God's promises to his people, like in Acts 7:17 and Romans 4:14.

Definition: ἐπ-αγγελία, -ας, ἡ (ἐπαγγέλλω), [in LXX: Psa.56:8 (סֵפֶר), etc. ;] __1. a summons (as Attic law-term, Dem., al.). __2. a promise (Dem., Arist., al.): Act.23:21; esp. in NT of the divine promises, Act.7:17, Rom.4:14, 16 Rom.9:4, Gal.3:17-18, 21 4:23, Heb.8:6 11:9, 17, 2Pe.3:9; with inf., Heb.4:1; γίνεται, etc., with dative of person(s), Act.2:39, Rom.4:13, Gal.3:16; before πρός, Act.13:32 26:6; έπαγγέλεσθαι τὴν ἐ., 1Jn.2:25; ἔχειν ἐπαγγελίας, Heb.7:6, 2Co.7:1; εἷναι νἐ έπαγγελίᾳ, Eph.6:2; ἡ γῆ τῆς ἐ., Heb.11:9; τὰ τέκνα τῆς ἐ., Rom.9:8, Gal.4:28; τ. πνεῦμα τῆς ἐ. τ. ἅγιον, Eph.1:13; αἱ διαθῆκαι τῆς ἐ., Eph.2:12; ἡ ἐ. τ. θεοῦ, Rom.4:20; pl., 2Co.1:20; αἱ ἐ. τ. πατέρων, Rom.15:8; with genitive obj., τ. ζωῆς (see Dalman, Words, 103), 1Ti.4:8; τ. παρουσίας αὐτοῦ, 2Pe.3:4; κατ ̓ ἐπαγγελίαν, Act.13:23, Gal.3:29, 2Ti.1:1; δι ̓ ἐπαγγελίας, Gal.3:18; συμμέτοχα τῆς ἐ., Eph.3:6; λόγος ἐπαγγελίας, Rom.9:9. By meton. (cf. ἐλπίς), of a promised blessing: Luk.24:49, Act.1:14, Gal.3:22, Heb.6:12-17 10:36 11:13, 33 11:39; with genitive epexeg., Act.2:33 Gal.3:14, Heb.9:15 (Cremer, 27).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 50 NT verses. KJV: message, promise See also: 1 John 2:25; Galatians 3:29; Hebrews 4:1.

αναδεξαμενος anadechomai G324 "to receive" Verb-ADP-NSM

To receive or welcome someone, like the people of Malta welcoming Paul in Acts 28:7, showing hospitality.

Definition: ἀνα-δέχομαι [in LXX: 2Ma.6:19 2Mac 8:36 * ;] __1. to assume, undertake (in π. frequently as legal term: MM, VGT, see word): ἐπαγγελίας, Heb.11:17. __2. = cl. ὑποδέχομαι, to receive: of guests, Act.28:7.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: receive See also: Acts 28:7; Hebrews 11:17.

Study Notes — Hebrews 11:17

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Context
Cross References
Hebrews 11:17 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:17
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17
Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17
Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17
Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 11:17
Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 11:17
Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17
Sermons on Hebrews 11:17

Context — The Faith of Abraham and Sarah

15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,

18even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” 19Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 22:16	saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son,
2	Genesis 22:1–12	Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.” Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac. He himself carried the fire and the sacrificial knife, and the two of them walked on together. Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together. When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me. ”
3	James 2:21–24	Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
4	James 5:11	See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
5	1 Peter 1:6–7	In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
6	Revelation 3:10	Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
7	Proverbs 17:3	A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
8	1 Peter 4:12	Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
9	Daniel 11:35	Some of the wise will fall, so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.
10	Job 2:3–6	Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” “Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life. But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.” “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “He is in your hands, but you must spare his life.”

Hebrews 11:17 Summary

[This verse shows us that Abraham had great faith in God, and was willing to trust Him even when it didn't make sense, like when God asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac, as seen in Genesis 22:1-2. Abraham believed that God could raise the dead, and that His promises would still be fulfilled, as stated in Hebrews 11:19. This is an example for us to follow, to trust God and have faith in Him, even when things seem impossible, as seen in Mark 9:23. By trusting God, we can demonstrate our faith and show that we believe in His power and promises, as stated in Hebrews 11:6.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac?

God tested Abraham's faith, asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac to see if he would trust and obey Him, even when it didn't make sense, as seen in Genesis 22:1-2 and Hebrews 11:17.

How could Abraham trust God to keep His promises if he had to sacrifice Isaac?

Abraham trusted that God could raise the dead, as mentioned in Hebrews 11:19, and that God's promises would still be fulfilled, even if it seemed impossible, as stated in Romans 4:21.

What does it mean that Abraham 'received the promises'?

Abraham had received God's promises, such as the promise that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars, as stated in Genesis 15:5, and that he would be the father of a great nation, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3.

How does this event relate to our faith today?

This event shows us that faith requires trust and obedience, even when we don't understand, and that God is faithful to keep His promises, as seen in Hebrews 11:17 and 2 Corinthians 1:20.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where God is testing my faith, and how can I trust Him in those situations?
How can I, like Abraham, trust that God can work out even the most difficult circumstances for my good, as stated in Romans 8:28?
What promises has God made to me, and how can I trust Him to fulfill them, even when it seems impossible?
In what ways can I demonstrate my faith and trust in God, like Abraham did when he offered up Isaac on the altar?

Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, .... Or tempted; that is, by God, Genesis 22:1.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Tried , [ peirazomenos (G3985)] - 'tempted,' as in Genesis 22:1. Put to the proof of his faith.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac; by the same excellent faith Abraham alone, and by himself considered, being tried by God, in a rare way, to give proof of the truth of his faith in and love to him above all, was to take his only son, his darling, and to offer him for a whole burnt offering on Mount Moriah, to himself, . Which command of God was not unjust, he having absolute sovereignty and dominion over all persons and their lives, having power to kill, and to make alive, . This son of his he offered up as God commanded; for in his heart he had fully parted with him to God, and proceeded so far in execution, as, if God had not dispensed with it, it had been actually done, he would have killed him and burnt him to ashes on the altar, ,6-13. And he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son: this mighty faith enabled him to do this, though he was his only begotten son by promise, and in the church’ s line, concerning whom he had received so many promises, and in whom only they were to be fulfilled, as that a numerous seed should descend from him, who should inherit Canaan, and through whom Christ was to descend into the world, in whom himself and all nations were to be blessed. Yet faith silenceth reason and natural affection, assureth him God could fulfil his promises by him though he should offer him, as he raised him from a dead body and womb at first, and gave him to him: so he obeyeth God’ s word, and offereth him.

Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Ver. 17. Abraham when he was tried] Of ten trials wlfich Abraham passed, this last was the sorest. No son of Abraham can look to escape temptations, when he seeth that bosom in which he desireth to rest so assaulted with difficulties. Offered up his son Isaac] Ready he was so to have done, and therefore it is reputed and reckoned as done indeed, 2 Corinthians 8:12.

Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17

(17) The patriarchs displayed their faith in the attitude of their whole life, and in their death. This has been the thought of the preceding verses; the writer now passes to the lessons taught by particular actions and events. Tried.—Genesis 22:1 : “God did tempt Abraham.” The following word is in the Greek “hath offered up Isaac,” and several other examples of a similar peculiarity will present themselves in this chapter. As in former cases (Hebrews 4:9; Hebrews 7:11; Hebrews 10:9) the reference is to the permanent record of Scripture, in which the fact related is ever present. Abraham stands before us there as having offered his son. It will be seen that the offering is spoken of as if consummated. As regards faith the sacrifice was indeed complete; the perfect surrender of will had been made, and the hand was stretched out for the deed. And he that had received the promises offered up.—Rather, and he that had welcomed (gladly accepted) the promises was offering up. From the figurative accomplishment of the deed the writer passes to the historical narrative; hence we read, “he . . . was (in the act of) offering.” This clause and Hebrews 11:18 set forth the greatness of the sacrifice (compare Genesis 22:2, in the literal rendering, “Take now thy son, thine only one, whom thou lovest, Isaac”); Hebrews 11:19 explains the operation of his faith.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17

Verse 17. Abraham, when he was tried] See the history of this whole transaction explained at large in the notes on Genesis 22:1-9. Offered up his only-begotten] Abraham did, in effect, offer up Isaac; he built an altar, bound his son, laid him upon the altar, had ready the incense, took the knife, and would immediately have slain him had he not been prevented by the same authority by which the sacrifice was enjoined. Isaac is here called his only-begotten, as be was the only son he had by his legitimate wife, who was heir to his property, and heir of the promises of God. The man who proved faithful in such a trial, deserved to have his faith and obedience recorded throughout the world.

Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 11:17

17. By faith Abraham … offered up Isaac] Reverting to Abraham, whose faith (1) in leaving his country, (2) in living as a stranger in Canaan, he has already mentioned, he now adduces the third and greatest instance of his faithful obedience in being ready to offer up Isaac. Both tenses, “hath offered up” (perf.) and “was offering up” (imperf.) are characteristic of the author’s views of Scripture as a permanent record of events which may be still regarded as present to us. St James (James 2:21) uses the aorist.he that had received the promises] Four verbs are used with reference to “receiving” the promises, ἀναδέχεσθαι (here), λαβεῖν (Hebrews 9:15), ἐπιτυχεῖν (Hebrews 11:33), κομίσασθαι (Hebrews 11:39). The word here used implies a joyous welcome of special promises. The context generally shews with sufficient clearness the sense in which the Patriarchs may be said both to have “received” and “not to have received” the promises. They received and welcomed special promises, and those were fulfilled; and in those they saw the germ of richer blessings which they enjoyed by faith but not in actual fruition.

Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham - The apostle had stated one strong instance of the faith of Abraham, and he now refers to one still more remarkable - the strongest illustration of faith, undoubtedly, which has ever been evinced in our world.

Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 11:17

17. Abraham, the father and founder, is still continued. Our author has, in previous verses, shown how by faith of Abraham Israel received miraculous origin. But a later crisis came.

Sermons on Hebrews 11:17

	Sermon	Description
	Abraham's Commitment by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the story of Abraham and Isaac from the Bible. He describes the intense moment when Abraham is ready to sacrifice his son Isaac as an act o
	(Genesis) Genesis 22:11-14 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the testing of Abraham by God. He emphasizes that anyone called, saved, or used by God will also face tests to strengthen their faith and mak
	The Burnt Offering by Roy Hession	In this sermon, Roy Hessian discusses the story of Abraham and Isaac, where God tested Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his own son. Hessian emphasizes the importance of
	Abraham: Abraham's Supreme Sacrifice by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and Isaac from the Bible. He highlights the moment when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his
	Genesis 2:2 by Lawrence Chambers	In this sermon, the speaker recounts the story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac. The servant is portrayed as a faithful and obedient servant of God, willingly carrying
	Marriage Series #7 - Abraham & Sarah by Don McClure	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. Abraham obediently follows God's command to sacrifice his son Isaac. He takes Isaac and two
	Vision #3 by Stephen Kaung	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having a vision from God and allowing it to become a reality in our lives. He uses the example of Abraham, who saw a vision