Genesis 22:16

and said, “I have sworn by myself, says Adonai, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son,

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In The King James Version

And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

In Context

15Ha mal'ak Yahweh [The Angel of He sustains breathing] called to Abraham [Father of a multitude] a second time out of the sky,

17I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your offspring + 22:17. (16-17) Quoted in Heb 6:13-14 greatly like the stars of the heavens, and like the sand which is on the seashore. + 22:17. Quoted in Heb 11:12 Your offspring will possess the gate of his enemies.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:2I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.

Isaiah 45:23I have sworn by myself. 2 The word has gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and will not be revoked, 1 that to me every knee shall bow, 2 every tongue shall swear + 45:23. Quoted in Rom 14:11; Phil 2:10-11 1

Luke 1:73the covenant oath which he swore to Abraham [Father of a multitude], + 1:73. Paraphrase Quoted from Gen 17:2 Avinu ·our Father·, 2

Matthew Henry on Genesis 22:16-20

Abraham's Blessing Confirmed. ( b. c. 1872.) 15 And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, 16 And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord , for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: 17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; 18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of… Read the whole commentary →

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