Genesis 22:13

Translations

Modern

Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son.

Traditional

And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

Literal

And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a ram behind him, caught in the thicket by its horns; and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it as a burnt offering instead of his son.

Latin

Levavit Abraham oculos suos, viditque post tergum arietem inter vepres hærentem cornibus, quem assumens obtulit holocaustum pro filio.

Original

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English

Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son.

Notes

Genesis 22:13

God provided a ram caught by its horns in a bush for the sacrifice. God graciously allowed Abraham to substitute an animal sacrifice instead of Isaac. Later, all of Israel would offer animals to the Lord, understanding that God's grace allowed this substitution (Exodus 29:10; Leviticus 4:15; 16:20–22).

In the New Testament, God substituted his only son for all humanity. This perfect sacrifice was made once and for all people (Isaiah 53:6, 10; John 1:29; 10:1–14; Hebrews 7:27; 1 Peter 3:18).

Genesis 22:9–19

God’s intervention was dramatic and instructive, confirming that he never intended for Isaac to be sacrificed. God later made it clear that child sacrifice was an abomination to him (see Leviticus 18:21; 20:1–5; Deuteronomy 18:10; 2 Kings 16:2–3; Isaiah 57:5; Jeremiah 32:35). God wanted Abraham to sacrifice his own will and surrender it to God, and when he did, God intervened.

This story sets an example for all who worship through sacrifice. Like Abraham, true worshipers understand that everything belongs to God. They acknowledge that all things come from God and are his. A true worshiper obediently gives God what he asks for. They trust that God will provide all needs. Through this trust, they experience that God always provides.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Altars Faith and Good Deeds Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

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.
Psalm 40:6–8
Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require.
2 Corinthians 1:9–10
Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.
Psalm 89:19–20
You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
Genesis 22:8
Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together.
1 Corinthians 5:7–8
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
1 Peter 1:19–20
…but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

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

Topics

Abraham: Piety of Abraham: Trial of his Faith in the offering of Isaac Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Abraham Courage: The Courage of Conviction in offering Isaac Faith: Trial of Abraham, when Commanded to offer Isaac Horns: Animals With, Mentioned: The Ram Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Offered in Sacrifice by his Father Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Resurrection: Typified: Isaac Sacrifices were offered by the Patriarchs Sheep: Offered in Sacrifice by Abraham Temptation: A Test The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As The Burnt offering: The Most Ancient of all Sacrifices The Resurrection of Christ: Typified: Isaac Vicarious: Death: The Ram for Isaac

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