Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

Cross-references

Hebrews 6:15 notes Abraham patiently obtained the promise — his offering Isaac in 11:17 was a crucial test within that patient faith.

Genesis 22:2 records God's command to sacrifice Isaac — the very event that Hebrews 11:17 summarizes as Abraham's test of faith.

James 2:21-24 also uses Abraham's offering of Isaac to show faith working with works — a complementary insight to Hebrews' emphasis.

Genesis 22:16 Historical context

Genesis 22:16 contains God's oath blessing Abraham for not withholding Isaac — the divine reward for the faith displayed here.

Genesis 22:1-12 is the original account of Abraham's test — the offering of Isaac that Hebrews summarizes as an act of faith.

John 3:16 Typology

John 3:16 shows God giving His only Son — a typological parallel to Abraham offering his only son Isaac.

Romans 3:25 Typology

Romans 3:25 describes Christ as a propitiation — Abraham's offering of Isaac typologically prefigures God's sacrifice of His Son.

James 2:22 Allusion

James 2:22 directly comments on Abraham's offering — faith was completed by his works, exactly the event in Hebrews 11:17.

Romans 9:9 Historical context

Romans 9:9 cites the promise that Sarah would bear Isaac — the very promise that motivated Abraham's faith in the offering.

Nehemiah 9:8 praises Abraham's faithful heart — the same quality demonstrated when he offered Isaac here.

Genesis 22:10 Historical context

Genesis 22:10 shows Abraham raising the knife — the precise moment of faith's test mentioned here.

Genesis 22:3 Historical context

Genesis 22:3 depicts Abraham's immediate obedience — the practical outworking of the faith highlighted in Hebrews 11:17.

Deuteronomy 8:2 explains that God tests His people to humble them and know their hearts — the same purpose behind Abraham's test.

James 1:2-4 teaches that trials produce steadfastness — Abraham's offering of Isaac exemplifies this process of faith being tested and matured.

James 1:12 Parallel

James 1:12 promises blessing for those who endure testing — the same testing Abraham faced when offering Isaac.

1 Peter 1:7 Parallel

1 Peter 1:7 describes faith tested by fire, proven genuine like gold — Abraham's test of offering Isaac directly matches this refining purpose.

Proverbs 17:3 states the principle that the Lord tests hearts — the same divine testing Abraham underwent.

2 Chronicles 32:31 records God testing Hezekiah by leaving him to reveal his heart — another instance of divine testing like Abraham's.

Galatians 3:17 Historical context

Galatians 3:17 argues the law does not nullify God's covenant with Abraham — the same covenant promise Abraham trusted when offering Isaac.

James 5:11 Parallel

James 5:11 highlights Job's perseverance under trial — Abraham's faithful endurance in offering Isaac is a similar example.