Hebrews 11:17
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 11
“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
What Does Hebrews 11:17 Mean?
Hebrews 11:17 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 11:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 11:23“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”Genesis 22:1“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.”Job 23:10“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”Genesis 22:2“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.”Genesis 22:16“And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:”James 2:21“Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?”James 2:14“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”James 2:22“Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?”Romans 3:25“Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;”James 5:11“Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”1 Peter 1:6“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”John 11:22“But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.”Revelation 3:10“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”Genesis 22:9“And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.”1 Kings 17:15“And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.”Proverbs 17:3“The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.”Matthew 1:2“Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;”Romans 9:9“For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.”1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
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