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He said to him, &#8220Abraham!&#8221 &#8220Here I am,&#8221 he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, <i>here</i> I <i>am</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, &#8220Abraham!&#8221 And he said, &#8220Here I am.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened after these things, that God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham! ” “Here I am,” he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, &#8220Abraham!"&#8221 Here I am,&#8221 he answered.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham; and he said, Here am I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some years later God decided to test Abraham, so he spoke to him. Abraham answered, "Here I am, LORD." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham; and he said, Here am I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Later God tested Abraham and called to him, "Abraham!" "Yes, here I am!" he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Some time later God tested Abraham; he called to him, "Abraham!" And Abraham answered, "Yes, here I am!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sometime later, God tested Abraham. He called out to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, ?Abraham!? ?Here I am,? he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Some time after these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" Abraham replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham, Abraham." He said, "Here I am."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass after these things, that God tempted Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After these things, God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” He said, “Here I am.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass after these things that God has tried Abraham and says to him, “Abraham”; and he says, “Here I [am].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass after these things that God hath tried Abraham, and saith unto him, 'Abraham;' and he saith, 'Here am I.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it shall be after these words, and God tried Abraham, and he will say to him, Abraham: and he will say, Behold, here I.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />After these things, God tempted Abraham, and said to him: Abraham, Abraham. And he answered: Here I am. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After these things occurred, God tested Abraham, and he said to him, “Abraham, Abraham.” And he answered, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Some time afterward, God put Abraham to the test and said to him: Abraham! “Here I am!” he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham and said to him, Abraham. And he said, Behold, here I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it was after these matters God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham”, and he said, “Here I am.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him: 'Abraham'; and he said: 'Here am I.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass after these things that God tempted Abraam, and said to him, Abraam, Abraam; and he said, Lo! I <i>am here</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/22-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4800" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">The Offering of Isaac</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">Some time later</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: wə·hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5254.htm" title="5254: nis·sāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To test, try. A primitive root; to test; by implication, to attempt.">tested</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">“Abraham!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nê·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Here I am,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he answered.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12-13</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. / When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20-22</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. / This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-56.htm">John 8:56</a></span><br />Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a></span><br />So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Matthew 10:37-39</a></span><br />Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; / and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. / Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">2 Corinthians 8:2</a></span><br />In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a></span><br />And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-12.htm">Job 1:12</a></span><br />“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3-6</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” / “Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life. / But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a></span><br />Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-25.htm">Exodus 15:25</a></span><br />And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-25.htm">Exodus 15:25,26</a></b></br> And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, <i>which</i> when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a></b></br> Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a></b></br> And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, <i>and</i> to prove thee, to know what <i>was</i> in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.</p><p class="hdg">tempt.</p><p class="hdg">Behold, here I am.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-7.htm">Genesis 22:7,11</a></b></br> And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here <i>am</i> I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where <i>is</i> the lamb for a burnt offering? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a></b></br> And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here <i>am</i> I.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a></b></br> Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here <i>am</i> I; send me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/21-34.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Later</a> <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/james/1-13.htm">Tempt</a> <a href="/james/1-14.htm">Tempted</a> <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Test</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/genesis/21-34.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Tried</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Later</a> <a href="/exodus/7-9.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/exodus/17-2.htm">Tempt</a> <a href="/exodus/17-7.htm">Tempted</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Test</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">Tried</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">He gives proof of his faith and obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">The angel prevents him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Isaac is exchanged for a ram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">The place is called Jehovah-jireh.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Abraham is again blessed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Some time later</b><br>This phrase indicates a passage of time since the events of <a href="/genesis/21.htm">Genesis 21</a>, where Isaac was born and Hagar and Ishmael were sent away. It suggests a period of growth and development for Isaac, who is now likely a young boy. The timing emphasizes the ongoing journey of faith and obedience in Abraham's life.<p><b>God tested Abraham</b><br>The concept of testing is significant in Scripture, often used to refine and prove the faith of God's people. This test is not for God's knowledge, as He is omniscient, but for Abraham's growth and the demonstration of his faith. It foreshadows the testing of faith seen in the lives of other biblical figures, such as Job and the Israelites in the wilderness. This test is a precursor to the ultimate test of faith and obedience seen in Jesus Christ's life and sacrifice.<p><b>and said to him, “Abraham!”</b><br>The direct address by God highlights the personal relationship between God and Abraham. It echoes previous divine encounters, such as God's call to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12</a>. The use of Abraham's name signifies the importance of the message and the intimacy of the communication. This personal call is reminiscent of God's calling of other key figures, such as Moses at the burning bush and Samuel in the temple.<p><b>“Here I am,” he answered.</b><br>Abraham's response indicates readiness and willingness to listen and obey. This phrase is a common biblical expression of availability and submission to God's will, seen in the responses of other faithful servants like Moses, Samuel, and Isaiah. It reflects a heart posture of obedience and trust, setting the stage for the profound act of faith that follows. Abraham's readiness is a type of Christ's obedience to the Father's will, culminating in His sacrificial death on the cross.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The supreme being who tests Abraham's faith and obedience. In the Hebrew text, the name used is "Elohim," which emphasizes God's power and authority.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. He is called by God to undergo a significant test of faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/testing.htm">Testing</a></b><br>The event where God tests Abraham's faith. The Hebrew word used is "nissah," which means to test or prove, indicating a trial meant to reveal character and faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_divine_testing.htm">The Nature of Divine Testing</a></b><br>God's tests are designed to strengthen and reveal the depth of our faith, not to cause us to fail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/immediate_obedience.htm">Immediate Obedience</a></b><br>Abraham's response, "Here I am," demonstrates readiness and willingness to obey God without hesitation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>True faith is demonstrated through actions, as seen in Abraham's willingness to follow God's command.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>Even in testing, we must trust in God's promises and His ability to fulfill them, as Abraham did.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_purpose.htm">God's Sovereignty and Purpose</a></b><br>Understanding that God has a purpose in every test and trial, which is ultimately for our good and His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_old_was_isaac_at_the_offering.htm">What was Isaac's age during Abraham's offering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_test_abraham's_faith_in_genesis_22_1.htm">Why did an all-knowing God need to test Abraham’s faith in Genesis 22:1? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_test_but_not_tempt.htm">James 1:13 states God does not tempt anyone, yet other passages show God testing people; how can these be reconciled? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_gen_22_align_with_deut_12_31.htm">How does Genesis 22 align with later scriptures condemning human sacrifice (e.g., Deuteronomy 12:31)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XXII.<p>THE OFFERING OF ISAAC ON MOUNT MORIAH.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">God did tempt Abraham.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">proved </span>him, put his faith and obedience to the proof. For twenty-five years the patriarch had wandered in Palestine, and seen the fulfilment of the promise perpetually deferred, and yet his faith failed not. At length the long wished for heir is born, and, excepting the grievous pain of parting with Ishmael, all went well with him, and seemed to presage a calm and happy old age. He was at peace with his neighbours, had quiet possession of ample pasture for his cattle, knew that Ishmael was prosperous, and saw Isaac fast approaching man's estate (<a href="/genesis/22-12.htm" title="And he said, Lay not your hand on the lad, neither do you any thing to him: for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son from me.">Genesis 22:12</a>). In the midst, nevertheless, of this tranquil evening of his days came the severest trial of all; for he was commanded to slay his son. The trial was twofold. For, first, human sacrifice was abhorrent to the nature of Jehovah, and Abraham's clear duty would be to prove the command. Could such a deed really be enjoined upon him by God? Now no subjective proof would be sufficient. In after times many an Israelite was moved by deep religious fanaticism to give his firstborn in the hope of appeasing the anger of God at his sin (<a href="/micah/6-7.htm" title="Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?">Micah 6:7</a>); but instead of peace it brought only a deeper condemnation upon his soul. Had Abraham been moved only by an internal and subjective impulse, his conduct would have deserved and met with similar condemnation But when, upon examination, he became convinced that the command came from outside himself, and from the same God with whom on former occasions he had so often held converse, then the antecedents of his own life required of him obedience. But even when satisfied of this, there was, secondly, the trial of his faith. A command which he had tested, not only subjectively by prayer, but objectively by comparison with the manner of previous revelations, bade him with his own hand destroy the son in whom "his seed was to be called." His love for his child, his previous faith in the promise, the religious value and worth of Isaac as the appointed means for the blessing of all mankind--this, and more besides, stood arrayed against the command. But Abraham, in spite of all, obeyed, and in proportion to the greatness of the trial was the greatness of the reward. Up to this time his faith had been proved by patience and endurance, but now he was bidden himself to destroy the fruit of so many years of patient waiting (<a href="/context/hebrews/11-17.htm" title="By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,">Hebrews 11:17-19</a>), and, assured that the command came from God, he wavered not. Thus by trial was his own faith made perfect, and for Isaac too there was blessing. Meekly, as befitted the type of Christ, he submitted to his father's will, and the life restored to him was henceforth dedicated to God. But there was a higher purpose in the command than the spiritual good of these 'two saints. The sacrifice had for its object the instruction of the whole Church of God. If the act had possessed no typical value, it would have been difficult for us to reconcile to our consciences a command which might have seemed, indirectly at least, to have authorised human sacrifices. But there was in it the setting forth of the mystery of the Father giving the Son to die for the sins of the world; and therein lies both the value and the justification of Abraham's conduct and of the Divine command.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it cams to pass</span> - the alleged mythical character of the present narrative (De Wette, Bohlen) is discredited not more by express Scripture statement (<a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a>) than by its own inherent difficulties - <span class="cmt_word">after</span> - how long after may be conjectured from the circumstance that Isaac was now a grown lad, capable of undertaking a three days journey of upwards of sixty miles - <span class="cmt_word">these things</span> (literally, words, of benediction, promise, trial that had gone before - <span class="cmt_word">that God</span> - literally, <span class="accented">the Elohim, i.e.</span> neither Satan, as in <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1</a>, compared with <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1</a> (Schelling, Stanley), nor Abraham himself, in the sense that a subjective impulse on the part of the patriarch supplied the formal basis of the subsequent transaction (Kurtz, Oehler); but the El-Olam of <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Genesis 21:32</a>, the term Elohim being employed by the historian not because Vers. 1-13 are Elohistic (Tuch, Bleek, Davidson,) - a hypothesis inconsistent with the internal unity of the chapter, "which is joined together like cast-iron" (Oehler), and in particular with the use of Moriah in Ver. 2 (Hengstenberg), - but to indicate the true origin of the after-mentioned trial, which proceeded neither from Satanic instigation nor from subjective impulse, but from God (Keil) - <span class="cmt_word">did tempt</span> - not solicit to sin (<a href="/james/1-13.htm">James 1:13</a>), but test or prove (<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/13-3.htm">Deuteronomy 13:3</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">2 Chronicles 32:31</a>; <a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Psalm 26:2</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">Abraham, and said unto him</span>, - in a dream-vision of the night (Eichhorn, Lunge), but certainly in an audible voice which previous experience enabled him to recognize - <span class="cmt_word">Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.</span> "<span class="accented">These</span> brief introductions of the conversation express the great tension and application of the human mind in those moments in a striking way, and serve at the same time to prepare us for the importance of the conversation" (Lange). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/22-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Some time later</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָ֣אֱלֹהִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tested</span><br /><span class="heb">נִסָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(nis·sāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5254.htm">Strong's 5254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To test, to attempt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Abraham!”</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Here I am,”</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he answered.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">OT Law: Genesis 22:1 It happened after these things that God (Gen. 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