17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and the one who had received the promises was offering up his 11:17 I.e., only son with Sarahonly son;
17By faith Abraham, when he was tested [that is, as the testing of his faith was still in progress], 11:17 Lit has offered. Even though Abraham did not follow through with the sacrifice per the fact that it was a test from God, from Abraham’s perspective the offering was completed although he did not physically offer Isaac.offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises [of God] was ready to sacrifice his only son [of promise]; [Gen 22:1-10]
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,11:17 Or only begotten son or unique son
17Abraham had faith. So when God tested him, Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham had held on tightly to the promises. But he was about to offer his one and only son.