18 the one it had been said about, Your seed will be traced[a] through Isaac.(A)[b] 19 He considered God to be able even to raise someone from the dead,(B) and as an illustration,[c] he received him back.

20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau(C) concerning things to come.

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  1. Hebrews 11:18 Lit called
  2. Hebrews 11:18 Gn 21:12
  3. Hebrews 11:19 Or a foreshadowing, or a parable, or a type

18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”[a](A) 19 Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead,(B) and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.

20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.(C)

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  1. Hebrews 11:18 Gen. 21:12