17. By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son.
18. Of him God said, “Through Isaac shall your seed be named.”
19. He reasoned that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he indeed received him in a figurative sense.
20. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
21. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshipped while leaning on the top of his staff.