HEBREWS—NOTE ON Hebrews 11:17 Abraham, when he was tested (see Genesis 22:1). For “tested,” see note on Heb. 4:15. Here it means testing to strengthen faith. See also Hebrews 2:18 (compare James 1:2, James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 4:12). Only son designates Isaac as Abraham’s unique son. Though Abraham had other children (Genesis 16:15; Genesis 25:1), Isaac was the son who was “one of a kind,” in the sense of being Abraham’s only heir and the only bearer of covenant promises (Genesis 21:12; Genesis 22:15; Genesis 25:5). raise him from the dead. Abraham expressed confidence that he would return with Isaac (Genesis 22:5). Hebrews 1:1 draws an analogy between resurrection and Isaac being spared.

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