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Genesis 22:16
Genesis 22:16
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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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 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 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…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 22:15-19Genesis 22:15-19 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAbraham's obedience was graciously accepted; but this was not all: here
we have it recompensed, abundantly recompensed, before he stirred from
the place; probably while the ram he had sacrificed was yet burning…Genesis 22:16Genesis 22:16 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 12:2; Psalms 105:9; Isaiah 45:23; Jeremiah 49:13, Jeremiah 51:14; Amos 6:8; Luke 1:73; Romans 4:13-14; Hebrews 6:13-14