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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD called again to Abraham from heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time out of heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the angel of Yahweh called to Abraham a second time from heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the angel of Jehovah called unto Abraham a second time out of heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD's angel called out from heaven a second time: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham a second time out of heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the Messenger of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's angel called to Abraham a second time from heaven<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The angel of God called to Abraham a second time out of the sky,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven the second time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s angel called to Abraham a second time out of the sky, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Messenger of YHWH calls to Abraham a second time from the heavens,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the messenger of Jehovah calleth unto Abraham a second time from the heavens,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the messenger of Jehovah will call to Abraham the second time out of the heavens.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the Angel of the Lord called out to Abraham a second time from heaven, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A second time the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Angel of God called to Abraham the second time from Heaven,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham a second time out of heaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And an angel of the Lord called Abraam the second time out of heaven, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/22-15.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=4954" 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">14</span>And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">And the angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·mā·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: šê·nîṯ (Number-ofsc) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">a second time,</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son,…<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/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-14</a></span><br />When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”<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/4-16.htm">Romans 4:16-22</a></span><br />Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. / As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist. / Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16-18</a></span><br />The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. / What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. / For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a></span><br />He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a></span><br />For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Acts 3:25</a></span><br />And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8</a></span><br />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="/luke/1-73.htm">Luke 1:73</a></span><br />the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/32-13.htm">Exodus 32:13</a></span><br />Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-9.htm">Psalm 105:9-10</a></span><br />the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></span><br />By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-20.htm">Jeremiah 33:20-21</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-20.htm">Micah 7:20</a></span><br />You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham out of heaven the second time,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/genesis/8-14.htm">Second</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/22-19.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/24-7.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/22-17.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/22-17.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/31-11.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/genesis/30-7.htm">Second</a> <a href="/genesis/22-17.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Voice</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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In the Old Testament, this figure frequently appears with divine authority and is sometimes equated with God (e.g., <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a>, <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2-6</a>). This suggests a direct communication from God to Abraham, emphasizing the importance of the message.<p><b>called to Abraham</b><br>The act of calling indicates a direct and personal communication. Abraham, known for his faith and obedience, is being addressed by God after demonstrating his willingness to sacrifice Isaac. This calling signifies a pivotal moment in Abraham's relationship with God, reinforcing his role as the father of faith (<a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a>).<p><b>from heaven</b><br>The phrase "from heaven" underscores the divine origin of the message. It highlights the transcendence and authority of God, contrasting with the earthly realm. This heavenly communication signifies the importance and solemnity of the message being delivered to Abraham.<p><b>a second time</b><br>The mention of a "second time" indicates that this is a continuation or follow-up to a previous divine communication. Earlier in <a href="/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22</a>, the angel of the LORD intervened to stop Abraham from sacrificing Isaac (<a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11-12</a>). This second call reaffirms God's covenant promises and blessings to Abraham, emphasizing the significance of his faith and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A divine messenger who often appears in the Old Testament, sometimes identified with God Himself. In this context, the Angel of the LORD speaks with authority and delivers God's message to Abraham.<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. In <a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22</a>, Abraham demonstrates his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac, showcasing his deep trust in God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>The realm from which the Angel of the LORD calls out, signifying divine authority and the heavenly origin of the message.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_second_time.htm">The Second Time</a></b><br>This indicates that the Angel of the LORD had previously communicated with Abraham, emphasizing the importance and continuity of God's message.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_moriah.htm">Mount Moriah</a></b><br>The location where Abraham was instructed to sacrifice Isaac, which later becomes significant in biblical history as the site of the Temple in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac demonstrates the profound faith and obedience required of believers. True faith often involves trusting God beyond our understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>The Angel of the LORD's intervention highlights God's provision and timing. Believers can trust that God sees and provides for their needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's reaffirmation of His promises to Abraham after the test signifies His faithfulness to His covenant. Believers are reminded of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/testing_and_growth.htm">Testing and Growth</a></b><br>Trials and tests are opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. Abraham's test resulted in a strengthened relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_sacrifice.htm">Symbolism of Sacrifice</a></b><br>The near-sacrifice of Isaac foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Believers can see the parallels and understand the depth of God's love and provision through Christ.<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/who_qualifies_as_my_neighbor.htm">Is your will being done on earth as in heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_you_rely_on_god.htm">Do you rely on God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_testing_boost_faith_biblically.htm">How does testing strengthen faith according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_god's_land_promises_fit_scripture.htm">How do God’s promises of land and everlasting covenant here fit with apparent inconsistencies elsewhere in Scripture (Genesis 17:7–8)?</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">Verses 15-18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,</span> - the object of the first call having been to arrest the consummation of the fatal deed which threatened Isaac's life, and to declare the Divine satisfaction with the patriarch's complete spiritual surrender of his son, the purpose of the second was to renew the promise in reward for his fidelity and obedience - <span class="cmt_word">and said, By myself have I sworn</span>, - by my word (Onkelos); by my name (Arabic); equivalent to by himself, by his soul (<a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Jeremiah 51:14</a>), or by his holiness (<a href="/amos/4-2.htm">Amos 4:2</a>) - an anthropomorphism by which God in the most solemn manner pledges the perfection of his Divine personality for the fulfillment of his promise; an act which he never again repeats in his intercourse with the patriarchs. The oath here given to Abraham (frequently referred to in later Scripture: <a href="/genesis/24-7.htm">Genesis 24:7</a>; <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Genesis 26:3</a>; <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24</a>; Exodus 42:5, 11; 32:13; 33:1; <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a>; <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13</a>) is confirmed by the addition of - <span class="cmt_word">saith the Lord</span>, - literally, <span class="accented">the utterance of Jehovah</span>; like the Latin <span class="accented">air, inquit Dominus</span>, the usual prophetic phrase accompanying Divine oracles (cf. <a href="/isaiah/3-15.htm">Isaiah 3:15</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/5-11.htm">Ezekiel 5:11</a>; <a href="/amos/6-8.htm">Amos 6:8</a>), though occurring in the Pentateuch only here and in <a href="/numbers/14-28.htm">Numbers 14:28</a> - <span class="cmt_word">for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son</span> (<span class="accented">vide supra</span>, Ver. 12; from which the LXX., Syriac, and Samaritan insert here the words "from me"): <span class="cmt_word">that in blessing I will bless thee, and, multiplying, I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore</span>; - literally, <span class="accented">upon the lip of the sea</span>; a repetition and accumulation of the promises previously made to the patriarch concerning his seed (cf. <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2, 3</a>; <a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">Genesis 13:14-16</a>; <a href="/genesis/15-5.htm">Genesis 15:5</a>; <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1-8</a>), with the special amplification following - <span class="cmt_word">and thy seed shall possess</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> occupy by force) <span class="cmt_word">the gate of his enemies;</span> shall conquer their armies and capture their cities (Keil, Murphy); though that the spiritual sense of entering in through the doorway of their susceptibilities in conversion (Lange) is not to be overlooked may be inferred from the appended prediction - <span class="cmt_word">and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, where "families of the ground" occur as the equivalent of "nations of the earth"); <span class="cmt_word">because thou hast obeyed my voice.</span> Originally unconditional in its grant, the promise is here distinctly declared to be renewed to him as one who, besides being justified and taken into covenant with Jehovah, had through trial and obedience attained to the spiritual patriarchate of a numerous posterity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/22-15.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">And the Angel</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">called</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרָ֛א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</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">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">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heaven</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a second time,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁנִ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(šê·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - ordinal feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 22:15 The angel of Yahweh called to Abraham (Gen. 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