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Abraham!&#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 />At that moment the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Yes,” Abraham 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 />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, 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 />Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied.<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 him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here <i>am</i> I.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the Angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” So 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 />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, 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 />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, &#8220Abraham, Abraham!&#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 />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven, and said, “Abraham, 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 />But the angel of Yahweh called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, 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 />But the Angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” 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 />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham! ” He replied, “Here I am.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the Angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, &#8220Abraham, Abraham!&#8221 He replied, &#8220Here I am.&#8221 <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 him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, 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 />But the LORD's angel shouted from heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered. <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 him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, 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 />But the Messenger of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Yes?" he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven, "Abraham, Abraham!" He 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 />Just then, an angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven and said, "Abraham! 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 />Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, ?Abraham, Abraham!? ?Here I am,? he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD's angel called to him from heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But an angel of God called to him out of the sky, and said, "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 the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham. And he said, Here am I.<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 him out of the sky, and said, “Abraham, 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 the Messenger of YHWH calls to him from the heavens and says, “Abraham, 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 the messenger of Jehovah calleth unto him from the heavens, and saith, 'Abraham, 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 the messenger of Jehovah will call to him out of the heavens, and will say, Abraham, Abraham. And he will say, Behold me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And behold an angel of the Lord from heaven called to him, saying: 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 />And behold, an Angel of the Lord called out from heaven, saying, “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 />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven, and said, “Abraham, 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 the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said. Abraham! Abraham! And he said, Here am I.<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 him from Heaven and said, “Abraham, 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 the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said: 'Abraham, 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 an angel of the Lord called him out of heaven, and said, Abraam, Abraam. And he said, Behold, I <i>am here</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/22-11.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=4908" 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">11</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.">Just then 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 out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him</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·ma·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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></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/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 replied.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>“Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.”…<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="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a></span><br />There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22-23</a></span><br />When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” / But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-10.htm">1 Samuel 3:10</a></span><br />Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">1 Kings 19:5</a></span><br />Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-7.htm">1 Kings 19:7</a></span><br />A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/12-4.htm">Hosea 12:4</a></span><br />Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a></span><br />But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Matthew 28:5</a></span><br />But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Luke 1:11</a></span><br />Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a></span><br />“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9</a></span><br />Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.</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 him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.</p><p class="hdg">angel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Genesis 22:12,16</a></b></br> And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only <i>son</i> from me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7,9,10</a></b></br> And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17</a></b></br> And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he <i>is</i>.</p><p class="hdg">Abraham.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1</a></b></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>.</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="/1_samuel/3-10.htm">1 Samuel 3:10</a></b></br> And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/22-10.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/genesis/22-15.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'; </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>Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven</b><br>The "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a manifestation of God Himself, rather than a mere angelic being. This is significant in the context of <a href="/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22</a>, where God is testing Abraham's faith. The timing, "just then," indicates divine intervention at the critical moment when Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, underscoring God's sovereignty and perfect timing. The phrase "from heaven" emphasizes the divine origin of the message, highlighting the heavenly authority and the seriousness of the command. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, demonstrating God's direct involvement in the lives of His chosen people.<p><b>“Abraham, Abraham!”</b><br>The repetition of Abraham's name signifies urgency and importance. In biblical narratives, the doubling of a name often indicates a moment of significant divine communication or intervention (e.g., "Moses, Moses" in <a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>). This calling is both personal and emphatic, showing God's intimate relationship with Abraham. It also serves to arrest Abraham's attention, ensuring he is fully aware of the gravity of the situation. This moment is a test of faith, and the repetition underscores the critical nature of Abraham's response.<p><b>“Here I am,” he replied.</b><br>Abraham's response, "Here I am," is a statement of readiness and obedience. This phrase is used elsewhere in Scripture to denote a servant's willingness to listen and act according to God's will (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a>). It reflects Abraham's faith and his readiness to respond to God's call, even in the face of great personal cost. This response is a testament to Abraham's character and his unwavering trust in God, which is a central theme in the narrative of <a href="/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22</a>. Abraham's willingness to listen and obey is a model of faithfulness for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Abraham is a patriarch of the faith, known for his obedience and faith in God. At this moment, he is about to sacrifice his son Isaac in obedience to God's command.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A divine messenger who intervenes at the critical moment to stop Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. This figure is often seen as a theophany, a manifestation of God Himself.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_moriah.htm">Mount Moriah</a></b><br>The location where this event takes place. It is significant in biblical history and is later associated with the site of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>Abraham's son, who is the intended sacrifice. Isaac is a key figure in the Abrahamic covenant, representing the promise of descendants.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>The realm from which the angel calls out, signifying divine intervention and authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god.htm">Obedience to God</a></b><br>Abraham's readiness to obey God's difficult command demonstrates the importance of trusting God's plan, even when it seems incomprehensible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>The angel's timely call illustrates God's provision and protection, reminding believers that God is aware of our circumstances and intervenes at the right moment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_testing.htm">Faith and Testing</a></b><br>This event is a profound example of faith being tested. It encourages believers to remain steadfast in trials, trusting that God has a purpose and will provide.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_promises.htm">God's Promises</a></b><br>Abraham's account reassures us of God's faithfulness to His promises. Even when situations seem dire, God's promises remain true and reliable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_god's_voice.htm">Listening to God's Voice</a></b><br>Abraham's immediate response, "Here I am," highlights the importance of being attentive and responsive to God's voice in our lives.<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_does_it_mean_to_always_rejoice.htm">Who were the sons of Abraham?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'the_rocks_will_cry_out'.htm">What is the role of angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_inside_the_furnace.htm">Who was inside the furnace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">Who is the Angel of the Lord?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">The angel of the Lord.</span>--Up to this point, the narrative had been Elohistic, but it is the angel of Jehovah who interferes to stop the sacrifice (see on <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm" title="And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.">Genesis 16:7</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the angel of the Lord</span> - Maleach Jehovah (<span class="accented">vide Genesis</span> 16:7); introduced into the narrative at this point not as a Jehovistic alteration (Bleek, Kalisch, <span class="accented">et alii</span>), but because the God of redemption now interposes for the deliverance of both Isaac and Abraham (Hengetenberg) - <span class="cmt_word">called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham</span> (the repetition denotes urgency, as contrasted with Ver. 1): <span class="cmt_word">and he said, Here am I.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/22-11.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">Just then, the Angel</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאַ֤ךְ</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">יְהוָה֙</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 out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרָ֨א</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">אֵלָ֜יו</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">him 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">הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·ma·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">“Abraham,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֣ם ׀</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">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">“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 replied.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</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/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 22:11 The angel of Yahweh called to him (Gen. 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