Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out unto a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
American Standard Version

Treated in 7 passages across the library.

  1. The Master’s Indwelling · Andrew Murray

    The Source of Power in Prayer cites Hebrews 11:8

    …owing whither he went; that was an element of ignorance and also an element of faith (See Hebrews 11:8). Jesus said to His disciples when they came with their prayer for the throne, "You do no…

  2. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    XII. Gracious and holy affections have their exercise and fruit in Christian practice cites Heb. 11:8

    …forsook his own country, in a reliance on the covenant of grace God established with him, Heb. 11:8, 9. Thus also, "Moses, by faith refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choos…

  3. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    4.1 Faith cites Heb 11: 8

    …d commands duty, though cross to flesh and blood, faith obeys. ‘By faith Abraham obeyed.’ Heb 11: 8. It not only believes the promise, but obeys the command. It is not having a speculative …

  4. Watchman Nee · Watchman Nee

    Faith, Prayer, and the Life of Dependence cites Hebrews 11:8

    …h and Risk Obedience often involves risk. Abraham went out “not knowing whither he went” (Hebrews 11:8, ASV). Peter stepped from a boat. Missionaries cross cultures. Entrepreneurs, pastors, an…

  5. Thoughts for the Quiet Hour · Dwight L. Moody

    February cites Heb. xi. 8

    …s called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed. Heb. xi. 8. Whither he went, he knew not; it was enough for him to know that he went with God. He le…

  6. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    August cites Heb 11:8

    …n to realize God's call, even though we be left lonely on the other side of the river. In Heb 11:8, we realize that this Pilgrim of the Eternal stepped out on the wide expanse of the deser…

  7. He Holds My Tomorrows · Gareth Evans

    Abraham cites Hebrews 11:8-10

    …was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God” (Hebrews 11:8-10). The classic example of the life of faith, used by Paul, James, and the author of the bo…

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