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Hebrews 11:16-18
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16 But as it is,[a] they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He had received the promises,[b] yet he was ready to offer up[c] his only son. 18 God had told him, “Through Isaac descendants will carry on your name,”[d]

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  1. Hebrews 11:16 tn Grk “now.”
  2. Hebrews 11:17 tn Here “received the promises” refers to the pledges themselves, not to the things God promised.
  3. Hebrews 11:17 tn Grk “he was offering up.” The tense of this verb indicates the attempt or readiness to sacrifice Isaac without the actual completion of the deed.
  4. Hebrews 11:18 tn Grk “in Isaac seed will be named for you.”sn A quotation from Gen 21:12.
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