Hebrews 11:17
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,
Note Or only begotten son or unique son
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his only born son,
Note The phrase “only born” is from the Greek word “μονογενη”, which is sometimes translated “only begotten” or “one and only”.
By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- faith
- Genesis 22:1–12; James 2:21–24
- when
- Deuteronomy 8:2; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Job 1:11, 12; Job 2:3–6; Proverbs 17:3; Daniel 11:35; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:2, 3; James 1:2–4; James 5:11; 1 Peter 1:6, 7; 1 Peter 4:12; Revelation 3:10
- received
- Hebrews 7:6
- offered
- 2 Corinthians 8:12
- only
- Genesis 22:2, 16; John 3:16