Genesis 22:1, Abraham is tempted to offer Isaac; Genesis 22:3, He gives proof of his faith and obedience; Genesis 22:11, The angel prevents him; Genesis 22:13, Isaac is exchanged for a ram; Genesis 22:14, The place is called Jehovah-jireh; Genesis 22:15, Abraham is again blessed; Genesis 22:20, The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.
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Genesis 22 — OverviewGenesis 22 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe 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…Genesis 22 — OverviewGenesis 22 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter we have an account of an order given by God to Abraham to sacrifice his son, Ge 22:1; of his readiness to obey the will of God, he immediately preparing everything for that purpose, Ge 22:3, of the order…Genesis 22:1-2Genesis 22:1-2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is the trial of Abraham's faith, whether it continued so strong,
so vigorous, so victorious, after a long settlement in communion with
God, as it was at first, when by it he left his country: then it was…Genesis 22:1Genesis 22:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeam 2132, bc 1872, Jos, Ant
God: Exodus 15:25-26, Exodus 16:4; Deuteronomy 8:2, Deuteronomy 13:3; Judges 2:22; 2 Samuel 24:1; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Proverbs 17:3; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 11:17; James 1:12-14, James…Genesis 22:2Genesis 22:2 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeTake: Genesis 17:19, Genesis 21:12; John 3:16; Romans 5:8, Romans 8:32; Hebrews 11:17; 1 John 4:9-10
Moriah: 2 Chronicles 3:1
and offer: Judges 11:31, Judges 11:39; 2 Kings 3:27; Micah 6:7Genesis 22:2Genesis 22:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd he said, take now thy son,.... Directly, immediately; not thine ox, nor thy sheep, nor thy ram, nor thy lamb, nor thy servant, but thy son:thine only [son] Isaac; for, though Ishmael was his son, he was a son by his…