New International Version even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” New Living Translation even though God had told him, “Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted.” English Standard Version of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” Berean Standard Bible even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” Berean Literal Bible as to whom it was said, “In Isaac a seed will be called to you,” King James Bible Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: New King James Version of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” New American Standard Bible it was he to whom it was said, “THROUGH ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE NAMED.” NASB 1995 it was he to whom it was said, “IN ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE CALLED.” NASB 1977 it was he to whom it was said, “IN ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE CALLED.” Legacy Standard Bible to whom it was said, “IN ISAAC YOUR SEED SHALL BE CALLED.” Amplified Bible to whom it was said, “THROUGH ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE CALLED.” Berean Annotated Bible even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac (he will laugh) your offspring (seed) will be reckoned <Gen 21:12>.” Christian Standard Bible the one to whom it had been said, Your offspring will be traced through Isaac. Holman Christian Standard Bible the one it had been said about, Your seed will be traced through Isaac. American Standard Version even he to whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called: English Revised Version even he to whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called: GOD'S WORD® Translation God had said to him, "Through Isaac your descendants will carry on your name." Good News Translation God had said to him, "It is through Isaac that you will have the descendants I promised." International Standard Version about whom it had been said, "It is through Isaac that descendants will be named for you." NET Bible God had told him, "Through Isaac descendants will carry on your name," New Heart English Bible even he to whom it was said, "In Isaac will your descendants be called;" Webster's Bible Translation Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: Weymouth New Testament with regard to whom he had been told, "It is through Isaac that your posterity shall be traced." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleeven though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” World English Bible to whom it was said, “Your offspring will be accounted as from Isaac,” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionof whom it was said, “In Isaac will your Seed be called,” Berean Literal Bible as to whom it was said, “In Isaac a seed will be called to you,” Young's Literal Translation of whom it was said -- 'In Isaac shall a seed be called to thee;' Smith's Literal Translation To whom it was spoken, That in Isaac shall seed be called to thee: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible(To whom it was said: In Isaac shall thy seed be called.) Catholic Public Domain Version To him, it was said, “Through Isaac, shall your offspring be summoned,” New American Bible of whom it was said, “Through Isaac descendants shall bear your name.” New Revised Standard Version of whom he had been told, “It is through Isaac that descendants shall be named for you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOf whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called: Aramaic Bible in Plain English For it was said to him, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentof which first-born it was said: In Isaac shall your posterity be called: Godbey New Testament in reference to whom it was said, In Isaac shall thy seed be called: Haweis New Testament unto whom it had been said, “That by Isaac shall there be a seed bearing thy name:” Mace New Testament of whom it was said, "only the descendants of Isaac shall be counted your posterity:" Weymouth New Testament with regard to whom he had been told, "It is through Isaac that your posterity shall be traced." Worrell New Testament to whom it was said, "In Isaac shall your seed be called;" Worsley New Testament of whom it was told him, that in Isaac shall thy seed be called: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Faith of Abraham and Sarah…17By 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, 18even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” 19Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.… Cross References even though God had said to him, Genesis 17:19 But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. Genesis 22:1-2 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. / “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” Genesis 21:12 But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned. Romans 9:7-9 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Galatians 4:28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. Genesis 22:2 “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” Genesis 22:12 “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.” Genesis 22:16-18 saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” Romans 4:18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” Genesis 15:4-5 Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.” / And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” Genesis 18:10 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. Genesis 18:14 Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 25:5 Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. Genesis 25:11 After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi. Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. Treasury of Scripture Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall your seed be called: Of. Genesis 17:19 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him. Genesis 21:12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. Romans 9:7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. Jump to Previous Descendants Isaac Offspring Posterity Reckoned Regard Seed TracedJump to Next Descendants Isaac Offspring Posterity Reckoned Regard Seed TracedHebrews 11 1. What faith is.6. Without faith we cannot please God. 7. The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time. even though God had said to him, God had identified Isaac as the son through whom He would fulfill His covenant promises to Abraham. The command to offer Isaac tested whether Abraham would trust God’s word when obedience appeared to place the promise in jeopardy. Gen 17:19 But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will bear you a son,… “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” Isaac was the appointed heir of the covenant, not Ishmael or any other son of Abraham. Abraham therefore believed that God would preserve His promise through Isaac, even if He had to raise him from the dead. Gen 21:12 But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. He is a central figure in Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Hall of Faith." 2. Isaac The son of Abraham and Sarah, through whom God's promise to Abraham was to be fulfilled. Isaac's birth was a miracle, as Sarah was barren and advanced in age. 3. God's Promise The divine assurance given to Abraham that his descendants would be numerous and that they would come through Isaac. This promise is foundational to the account of the Israelites. 4. The Sacrifice of Isaac A pivotal event where God tested Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, his promised son. This event is a profound demonstration of faith and obedience. 5. Mount Moriah The location where Abraham was instructed to offer Isaac as a sacrifice, which later becomes significant in biblical history as the site of the Temple in Jerusalem. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesAbraham's faith was rooted in the belief that God would fulfill His promises, even when circumstances seemed impossible. Believers today are called to trust in God's promises, even when they don't see immediate results. Obedience in Testing Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac demonstrates radical obedience. Christians are encouraged to obey God, even when His commands challenge their understanding or comfort. God's Sovereignty and Provision The account of Isaac's near-sacrifice and God's provision of a ram highlights God's sovereignty and provision. Believers can trust that God will provide for their needs in His timing and way. The Importance of Legacy Isaac represents the continuation of God's promise to Abraham. Christians are reminded of the importance of spiritual legacy and the impact of faith on future generations. Typology of Christ Isaac's role as the promised son and his near-sacrifice is a foreshadowing of Christ, the ultimate promised Son who was sacrificed for humanity's redemption. This typology enriches the understanding of God's redemptive plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hebrews 11:18?2. How does Hebrews 11:18 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What does "through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned" teach about God's plan? 4. How does Hebrews 11:18 connect to Genesis 21:12 regarding God's covenant? 5. How can we trust God's promises in our lives like Abraham did? 6. What steps can you take to strengthen your faith in God's promises today? 7. How does Hebrews 11:18 relate to God's promise to Abraham? 8. Why is Isaac significant in the context of Hebrews 11:18? 9. What does Hebrews 11:18 reveal about faith and God's promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 11? (18) Of whom.--That is, Isaac. But the Greek words should perhaps be rendered to whom (Abraham): "Even he to whom it was said." On this quotation from Genesis 21:12 see the Note on Romans 9:7.Hebrews 11:18 showcases faith that clings to God’s unbreakable promise despite contradictory appearances. Abraham obeyed in the face of the command to sacrifice Isaac because he trusted the same God who had declared, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” The verse calls believers to the same settled confidence: God’s word stands, His character guarantees it, and our obedient faith will never nullify His plan but reveal it. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek even thoughπρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [God] had said ἐλαλήθη (elalēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to him, ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. “Through Ἐν (En) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Isaac Ἰσαὰκ (Isaak) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2464: (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham. your σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. offspring σπέρμα (sperma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4690: From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. will be reckoned.” κληθήσεταί (klēthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. Additonal Resources Hebrews 11:18 Blue Letter BibleHebrews 11:18 Bible Gateway Hebrews 11:18 Bible.com Hebrews 11:18 NIV |
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