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Hebrews 11:16-18
International Standard Version
Hebrews 11:16-18
International Standard Version
16 Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.
17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered Isaac—he who had received the promises was about to offer his unique son[a] in sacrifice, 18 about whom it had been said, “It is through Isaac that descendants will be named for you.”[b]
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- Hebrews 11:17 Lit. unique one
- Hebrews 11:18 Cf. Gen 21:12
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