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By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

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of whom it was said, "In Isaac your seed shall be called,"

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concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.

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By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

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By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

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By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.

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By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's command.

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By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.

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By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

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By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.

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By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.

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By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.