Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
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Bible References
Against
Romans 4:19
His faith never quailed, even when he noted the utter impotence of his own body (for he was about a hundred years old) or the impotence of Sara's womb;
Romans 8:24
We were saved with this hope in view. Now when an object of hope is seen, there is no further need to hope. Who ever hopes for what he sees already?
Mark 5:35
He was still speaking when a message came from the house of the synagogue-president, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher to come any further?"
Luke 1:18
Zechariah said to the angel, "But how am I to be sure of this? I am an old man myself, and my wife is advanced in years."
Acts 27:25
Cheer up, men! I believe God, I believe it will turn out just as I have been told.
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Galatians 4:28
Now you are the children of the Promise, brothers, like Isaac;