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And Abraham stayed in Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then they returned to the servants and traveled back to Beersheba, where Abraham continued to live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba. And Abraham lived at Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham went back to his servants, and they got up and set out together for Beersheba. And Abraham settled in Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they rose and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they got up and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham lived in Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham lived at Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham lived at Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and walked together to Beersheba; and Abraham lived at Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his servants, and they got up and went with him to Beersheba; and Abraham settled in Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham went back to his young men, and they got up and went together to Beer-sheba. And Abraham settled in Beer-sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham went back to his young men, and they got up and went together to Beer-sheba. And Abraham settled in Beer-sheba. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham and Isaac went back to the servants who had come with him, and they returned to Abraham's home in Beersheba. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Abraham returned to his servants, and together they left for Beersheba. Abraham remained in Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abraham went back to his servants, and they went together to Beersheba, where Abraham settled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After this, Abraham returned to his servants and they set out together for Beer-sheba, where Abraham settled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham went back to his servants, and they got up and set out together for Beersheba. And Abraham settled in Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set out together for Beer Sheba where Abraham stayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba. Abraham lived at Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they rose and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba. Abraham lived at Beersheba. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham turns back to his young men, and they rise and go together to Beer-Sheba; and Abraham dwells in Beer-Sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Abraham turneth back unto his young men, and they rise and go together unto Beer-Sheba; and Abraham dwelleth in Beer-Sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham will turn back to his boys, and they will rise up, and go together to the well of the oath; and Abraham will dwell at the well of the oath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Abraham returned to his young men, and they went to Bersabee together, and he dwelt there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Abraham returned to his servants, and they went to Beersheba together, and he lived there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abraham then returned to his servants, and they set out together for Beer-sheba, where Abraham lived. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham lived at Beer-sheba.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham returned to his young men and they rose up and went together to Beer-sheba, and Abraham dwelt in Beer-sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abraham returned to his young men and they stood and they went as one to Beersheba and Abraham dwelt in Beersheba.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abraam returned to his servants, and they arose and went together to the well of the oath; and Abraam dwelt at the well of the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/22-19.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=4987" 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 Sacrifice Averted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><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/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">went back</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: nə·‘ā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">his servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qu·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">and they got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">together</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: bə·’êr (Prep) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: šā·ḇa‘ (N-proper-fs) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">Beersheba.</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.">And Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: biḇ·’êr (Prep) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: šā·ḇa‘ (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">Beersheba.</a> </span><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/2-21.htm">James 2:21-23</a></span><br />Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Romans 4:3</a></span><br />For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”<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="/john/8-39.htm">John 8:39</a></span><br />“Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-9.htm">Matthew 3:9</a></span><br />And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2-5</a></span><br />And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-8</a></span><br />Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-28.htm">Galatians 4:28</a></span><br />Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Luke 3:34</a></span><br />the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-7.htm">2 Chronicles 20:7</a></span><br />Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8</a></span><br />“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-7.htm">Nehemiah 9:7-8</a></span><br />You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham. / You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Abraham returned to his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelled at Beersheba.</p><p class="hdg">So Abraham.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5</a></b></br> And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.</p><p class="hdg">to Beer-sheba.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-31.htm">Genesis 21:31</a></b></br> Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-28.htm">Joshua 15:28</a></b></br> And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a></b></br> Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/genesis/21-21.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/genesis/21-21.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/genesis/21-18.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/22-8.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/20-16.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/26-23.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/genesis/26-23.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Young</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'; 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The return to his servants signifies the end of a significant spiritual journey. The servants, who were left behind earlier, represent those who witness the outcomes of faith without experiencing the direct encounter with God. This moment highlights Abraham's obedience and trust in God, which is a central theme in his life.<p><b>and they got up and set out together for Beersheba</b><br>The journey to Beersheba indicates a return to a place of previous significance in Abraham's life. Beersheba, located in the southern part of Israel, was a well-known settlement and a place where Abraham had previously made a covenant with Abimelech (<a href="/genesis/21-31.htm">Genesis 21:31</a>). This return can symbolize a restoration or continuation of God's promises to Abraham. The unity in "set out together" underscores the communal aspect of faith and obedience.<p><b>And Abraham settled in Beersheba</b><br>Settling in Beersheba suggests a period of stability and fulfillment of God's promises. Beersheba becomes a patriarchal center, later associated with Isaac and Jacob. This settlement can be seen as a type of the believer's rest in God's promises after a period of testing. It also foreshadows the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. The act of settling indicates a trust in God's provision and a commitment to the land promised to Abraham and his descendants.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, who demonstrated his faith and obedience to God by being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a></b><br>The individuals who accompanied Abraham and Isaac on their journey to Mount Moriah, where the sacrifice was to take place.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/beersheba.htm">Beersheba</a></b><br>A significant location in the life of Abraham, often associated with covenant and settlement. It is where Abraham returned after the testing of his faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_moriah.htm">Mount Moriah</a></b><br>The place where God tested Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, though this specific location is not mentioned in verse 19, it is the context of the preceding events.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>Abraham's son, who was the subject of the test of faith, though not mentioned in this specific verse, he is central to the account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Abraham's return to Beersheba signifies the completion of a profound act of faith. Believers are encouraged to trust God fully, even when His plans are not fully understood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_reward.htm">Obedience and Reward</a></b><br>Abraham's obedience led to God's reaffirmation of His promises. Obedience to God often precedes blessings and fulfillment of His promises in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>The presence of Abraham's servants highlights the importance of community and support in our spiritual journeys. We are not meant to walk alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/returning_to_foundations.htm">Returning to Foundations</a></b><br>Beersheba represents a place of covenant and foundation for Abraham. Believers should regularly return to their spiritual foundations and commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>The account of <a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22</a> as a whole, culminating in verse 19, reminds us of God's provision and faithfulness, encouraging us to rely on Him in times of testing.<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/what_defines_isaac's_life_in_the_bible.htm">What key events define Isaac's life in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_power.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus'_mission_change_to_all_nations.htm">Why did Jesus tell His disciples not to preach to Gentiles (Matthew 10:5-6), but later command them to go to all nations (Matthew 28:19)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_wait_until_abraham_raised_the_knife.htm">If God intended to stop the sacrifice, why wait until Abraham raised the knife (Genesis 22:10-12)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they role up and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba.</span> <p> CHAPTER 22:20-24 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/22-19.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">Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָם֙</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">went back</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֤שָׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<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">his servants,</span><br /><span class="heb">נְעָרָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(nə·‘ā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּקֻ֛מוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qu·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and set out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלְכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">together</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּ֖ו</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<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">Beersheba.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑בַע</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_884.htm">Strong's 884: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And 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">settled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Beersheba.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁבַע׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_884.htm">Strong's 884: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/22-19.htm">Genesis 22:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/22-19.htm">OT Law: Genesis 22:19 So Abraham returned to his young men (Gen. 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