16. But now they desire a better homeland, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
17. By faith Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer his only son,
18. of whom it was said, “Through Isaac descendants shall bear your name.”
19. He reasoned that God was able to raise even from the dead, and he received Isaac back as a symbol.
20. By faith regarding things still to come Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau.
21. By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and “bowed in worship, leaning on the top of his staff.”