KJV ORIGINAL
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When God tested Abraham's faith, he was actually willing to sacrifice Isaac — his one and only son, the child God had promised him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham's faith was so real he was willing to give up everything, even his miracle child.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an unknown author to Jewish Christians in the first century CE. It was written to encourage them as they faced persecution and temptation to abandon their faith, emphasizing the superiority of Christ and the new covenant.
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