Genesis 22:1

Later the Lord tested Abraham, saying to him, “Abraham”; and he answered, “Here I am.”

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.

In Context

2The Lord said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt-offering on one of the mountains which I will show you.”

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Cross References

Genesis 21:11This request was very displeasing to Abraham because the boy was his son.

Genesis 22:11But the messenger of the Lord called to him from heaven, saying, “Abraham, Abraham!” and he answered, “Here am I.”

Genesis 46:2God spoke to Israel in a vision by night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” He answered. “Here I am.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 22:1

We have here the famous story of Abraham's offering up his son Isaac, that is, his offering to offer him, which is justly looked upon as one of the wonders of the church. Here is, I. The strange command which God gave to Abraham concerning it, ver. 1, 2 . II. Abraham's strange obedience to this command, ver. 3-10 . III. The strange issue of this trial. 1. The sacrificing of Isaac was countermanded, ver. 11, 12 . 2. Another sacrifice was provided, ver. 13, 14 . 3. The covenant was renewed with Abraham hereupon,… Read the whole commentary →

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