The three faithful patriarchs were dead, but God’s purpose to resurrect them was so sure to be fulfilled that to him they were as good as alive.
(‏ لوقا ٢٠ :‏ ​ ٣٧ ،‏ ٣٨‏ )‏ لقد كان هؤلاء الآباء الاجلاء الامناء الثلاثة امواتا ،‏ لكن قصد الله ان يقيمهم اكيد جدا بحيث يعتبرهم احياء .‏