Genesis 22:1

Translations

Modern

Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.

Traditional

And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.

Literal

And it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Behold, I am here.”

Latin

Quæ postquam gesta sunt, tentavit Deus Abraham, et dixit ad eum: Abraham, Abraham. At ille respondit: Adsum.

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English

Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.

Notes

Genesis 22:1

Some time later: Abraham had sent Ishmael away and settled in the land. Then God tested Abraham’s faith by telling him to give up Isaac. This challenged Abraham's logic and understanding of God.

Would he still obey when God seemed to oppose him and the covenant? Would he hold onto the boy or surrender him to God (see Exodus 13:11–13)? Did he believe that God would still keep his promise and bless the world through Abraham’s descendants?

Genesis 22:1–2

The biggest test in Abraham's life came after he finally had the promised child, Isaac, after waiting a long time. He had grown to love Isaac and enjoyed his company for many years.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Faith and Good Deeds Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Hebrews 11:17
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,
Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.
James 2:21
Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
James 1:12–14
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
1 Peter 1:7
…so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Proverbs 17:3
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
Genesis 22:11
Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied.
Genesis 22:7
Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”
Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.
Exodus 15:25–26
And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them,
Exodus 3:4
When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered.

Parallels

John 3:1–21

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Abraham Architecture Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Family Life and Relations Genesis, Book of Isaac Jerusalem Patriarchs, Period of the Samaritans

Topics

Abraham: Trial of his Faith in the offering of Isaac Afflictions Made Beneficial in Trying Our Faith and Obedience Communion: Abraham Courage: The Courage of Conviction in offering Isaac Faith in the offering up of Isaac Faith: Trial of Abraham, when Commanded to offer Isaac Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Offered in Sacrifice by his Father Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: A Test The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As Types of Christ: Isaac

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