Hebrews 11:19

Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.

World English Bible (WEB)

Accounting{G3049}{(G5666)} that{G3754} God{G2316} was able{G1415} to raise him up{G1453}{(G5721)}, even{G2532} from{G1537} the dead{G3498}; from whence{G3606} also{G2532} he received{G2865}{(G5668)} him{G846} in{G1722} a figure{G3850}.

Strong's King James

(19) He was considering that יהוה YAHWEH is powerful enough to raise up even from the dead! From which he also received him back in a riddle.

The F.O.G

[19] Abraham reasoned that if God could fulfill His promises only through Isaac, then He must be able to raise him from the dead. And in a sense, that's exactly what happened – Abraham received his son back as a living picture of resurrection.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

reckoning that even out of the dead God is able to raise up, whence also in a figure he did receive him.

Young's Literal Translation

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Hebrews 11:19

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