17. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered Isaac: and he that had received the promises, offered up his only begotten son;
18. (To whom it was said: In Isaac shall thy seed be called.)
19. Accounting that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Whereupon also he received him for a parable.
20. By faith also of things to come, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau.
21. By faith Jacob dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and adored the top of his rod.