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We will worship and then we will come back to you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told the servants. “The boy and I will travel a little farther. We will worship there, and then we will come right back.” <a href="/esv/genesis/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/22.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; the lad and I will go yonder and worship, and we will come back to you.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey, and I and the boy will go over there; and we will worship and return to you.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> Abraham said to his young men, &#8220Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go over there; and we will worship and return to you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship and return to you.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there; and we will worship, and we will return to you.” <a href="/amp/genesis/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Abraham said to his servants, “Settle down and stay here with the donkey; the young man and I will go over there and worship [God], and we will come back to you.” <a href="/csb/genesis/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there to worship; then we’ll come back to you.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Abraham said to his young men, &#8220Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there to worship; then we&#8217ll come back to you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship, and come again to you. <a href="/cev/genesis/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He told his servants, "Stay here with the donkey, while my son and I go over there to worship. We will come back." <a href="/erv/genesis/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship, and come again to you. <a href="/gwt/genesis/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Abraham said to his servants, "You stay here with the donkey while the boy and I go over there. We'll worship. After that we'll come back to you." <a href="/gnt/genesis/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he said to the servants, "Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there and worship, and then we will come back to you." <a href="/isv/genesis/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Abraham ordered his two servants, "Both of you are to stay here with the donkey. Now as for the youth and me, we'll go up there, we'll worship, and then we'll return to you." <a href="/msb/genesis/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Stay here with the donkey,? Abraham told his servants. ?The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.? <a href="/net/genesis/22.htm">NET Bible</a> So he said to his servants, "You two stay here with the donkey while the boy and I go up there. We will worship and then return to you." <a href="/nheb/genesis/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Abraham said to his young men, "Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there, and we will worship, and come back to you." <a href="/wbt/genesis/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Abraham said to his young men, Abide you here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and return to you. <a href="/web/genesis/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there. We will worship, and come back to you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Abraham says to his young men, “Remain by yourselves here with the donkey, and I and the youth go over there and worship, and return to you.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Abraham saith unto his young men, 'Remain by yourselves here with the ass, and I and the youth go yonder and worship, and turn back unto you.' <a href="/slt/genesis/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Abraham will say to his boys, Sit ye here in this place with the ass; I and the boy will go even there and worship, and will turn back to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to his young men: Stay you here with the ass: I and the boy will go with speed as far as yonder, and after we have worshipped, will return to you. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to his servants: “Wait here with the donkey. I and the boy will hurry further ahead to that place. After we have worshipped, will return to you.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Abraham said to his servants: “Stay here with the donkey, while the boy and I go on over there. We will worship and then come back to you.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; the boy and I will go over there; we will worship, and then we will come back to you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to his young men, You stay here with the ass, and I and the boy will go yonder to worship and return to you. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey and I and the boy will go there and we will worship and will return to you.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Abraham said unto his young men: 'Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship, and come back to you.' <a href="/sep/genesis/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Abraam said to his servants, Sit ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will proceed thus far, and having worshipped we will return to you. <a href="/parallel/genesis/22-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4842" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">The Offering of Isaac</a> …4On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. 5<a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: šə·ḇū- (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">“Stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">here</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ha·ḥă·mō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">the donkey,”</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.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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/5288.htm" title="5288: wə·han·na·‘ar (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">“The boy</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: nê·lə·ḵāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">will go</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: wə·niš·ta·ḥă·weh (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf-1cp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">to worship,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·nā·šū·ḇāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and then we will return</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to you.”</a> 6Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac. He himself carried the fire and the sacrificial knife, and the two of them walked on together.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a> 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. <a href="/james/2-21.htm">James 2:21-23</a> 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. <a href="/john/8-56.htm">John 8:56</a> Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.” <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18-21</a> 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.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ... <a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a> 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.” ... <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-9</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ... <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! <a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19-21</a> but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. / He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake. / Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God. <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a> 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? <a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a> For we walk by faith, not by sight. <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-15</a> 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.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. <a href="/luke/24-25.htm">Luke 24:25-27</a> Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! / Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” / And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> 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. <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">1 John 4:9-10</a> This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Abraham said to his young men, Abide you here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.Abide.<a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a> Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,come.<a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Hebrews 11:19</a> Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/genesis/22-4.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/genesis/21-20.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/genesis/21-20.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/genesis/19-20.htm">Yonder</a> <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Young</a> <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Yourselves</a> <a href="/genesis/21-20.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/genesis/22-6.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/genesis/42-27.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/genesis/37-2.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/genesis/22-19.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/24-5.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/genesis/24-65.htm">Yonder</a> <a href="/genesis/22-19.htm">Young</a> <a href="/genesis/34-9.htm">Yourselves</a> <a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 22</div>1. <a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.</a> 3. <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">He gives proof of his faith and obedience.</a> 11. <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">The angel prevents him.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Isaac is exchanged for a ram.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">The place is called Jehovah-jireh.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Abraham is again blessed.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Stay here with the donkey, Abraham's instruction to his servants to remain with the donkey highlights the separation between the mundane and the sacred task ahead. The donkey, a common beast of burden, symbolizes the everyday responsibilities that must be set aside when approaching a divine encounter. This separation underscores the seriousness of the mission and the need for focus and dedication. In biblical times, donkeys were essential for travel and carrying goods, indicating the journey's practical aspects.Abraham told his servants. Abraham's communication with his servants reflects his leadership and the trust he places in them. Servants in the ancient Near East were often considered part of the household, and their loyalty was crucial. This moment also emphasizes Abraham's role as a patriarch, responsible for guiding and instructing those under his care. The presence of servants suggests the wealth and status of Abraham, as well as the communal nature of his household.The boy and I will go over there to worship, The term "boy" refers to Isaac, who is likely a young man at this point, indicating a close father-son relationship. The act of going "over there" suggests a deliberate movement towards a specific place chosen for worship, which in this context is Mount Moriah. Worship here involves sacrifice, a common practice in ancient religions, signifying devotion and obedience to God. This phrase foreshadows the test of faith that Abraham will face, as well as the ultimate sacrifice that God will provide.and then we will return to you. Abraham's statement of returning with Isaac is a profound expression of faith. Despite knowing God's command to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham believes in God's promise that Isaac will be the heir through whom God's covenant will be fulfilled. This reflects a deep trust in God's provision and foreshadows the resurrection theme, as Abraham anticipates that both he and Isaac will come back. This belief is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Hebrews 11:19</a>, where it is suggested that Abraham reasoned God could raise the dead, pointing to a typology of Christ's resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is preparing to obey God's command to sacrifice his son Isaac. 2. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> Abraham's son, the child of promise through whom God had promised to establish a great nation. 3. <a href="/topical/y/young_men.htm">Young Men</a> Servants accompanying Abraham and Isaac on their journey to the place of sacrifice. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_place_of_sacrifice.htm">The Place of Sacrifice</a> Although not named in this verse, it is later identified as Mount Moriah, a significant location in biblical history. 5. <a href="/topical/w/worship.htm">Worship</a> Abraham's act of obedience is described as worship, highlighting the depth of his faith and reverence for God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Abraham's statement, "We will worship, and then we will return to you," demonstrates his faith in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_as_worship.htm">Obedience as Worship</a> True worship involves obedience to God's commands, even when it requires personal sacrifice. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a> Abraham's confidence that both he and Isaac would return reflects a deep trust in God's faithfulness and promises. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a> Abraham's preparation for worship included leaving behind distractions and focusing solely on God, a model for our own worship practices. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_faith.htm">Community in Faith</a> Abraham's inclusion of his servants in the journey, even though they stayed behind, shows the importance of community in our faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_law_of_first_mention.htm">What is the Law of First Mention?</a> <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 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 href="/q/who_is_jesus_christ.htm">Who is Jesus Christ?</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>(5) I and the lad will . . . come again to you.--In these words Abraham gives utterance to the hope ascribed to him in <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm" title="Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from where also he received him in a figure.">Hebrews 11:19</a>. The belief in the resurrection of the body was no new thing with Abraham, as it was part of the creed both of Chaldea and Egypt (Tomkins, Studies, p. 127).God will provide himself a lamb.--Heb., the lamb. We learn from <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>, that Abraham expected that he was to consummate the sacrifice, but that Isaac would be restored to him from the dead, and the promise that his seed was to be born of him so fulfilled. The bestowal of Isaac had been so extraordinary, that Abraham would not feel staggered at what otherwise would have seemed incredible. Apparently, therefore, he meant Isaac by the lamb, thus showing that it was not he who chose the victim, but God. The few words that passed between father and son, the notice by the latter that amid such careful preparation no victim had been provided, the father's answer that that matter was left to God, the resolute faith of the one, and the trusting submission of the other, as "they went both of them together," form a picture full not merely of interest, but even of tragical pathos.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye (for similar forms of expression cf. <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>; <a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Genesis 21:6</a>; <a href="/genesis/22-2.htm">Genesis 22:2</a>) here with the ass; - partly because the beast required watching, though chiefly because the contemplated sacrifice was too solemn for any eyes but God's to witness - and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. An act of dissimulation on the part of Abraham (Knobel, Kalisch, Murphy); an unconscious prophecy (Lyra, Junius, Rashi); the expression of a hopeful wish (Lange); a somewhat confused utterance (Calvin, Keil); the voice of his all-conquering faith (Augustine, Calvin, Wordsworth, Bush, 'Speaker's Commentary,' Inglis), which last seems the teaching of <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Hebrews 11:19</a>. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/22-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Stay שְׁבוּ־ (šə·ḇū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry here פֹּה֙ (pōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> This place, here with עִֽם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the donkey,” הַחֲמ֔וֹר (ha·ḥă·mō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> A male ass Abraham אַבְרָהָ֜ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation told וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say his servants. נְעָרָ֗יו (nə·‘ā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer “The boy וְהַנַּ֔עַר (wə·han·na·‘ar) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer and I וַאֲנִ֣י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I will go נֵלְכָ֖ה (nê·lə·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk over עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while there כֹּ֑ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now to worship, וְנִֽשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֖ה (wə·niš·ta·ḥă·weh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate and then we will return וְנָשׁ֥וּבָה (wə·nā·šū·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to you.” אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">OT Law: Genesis 22:5 Abraham said to his young men Stay (Gen. 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