Keraia
Genesis 22

Genesis 22:14

The LORD Provides the Sacrifice · Genesis 22:11–19
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Translations

Modern
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.”
Traditional
And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah–jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen.
Literal
And Abraham called the name of that place “YHWH Yireh,” as it is said to this day, “On the mountain of YHWH it shall be seen.”
Latin
Appellavitque nomen loci illius, Dominus videt. Unde usque hodie dicitur: In monte Dominus videbit.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.”

Notes

Genesis 22:14

  • As in many stories about the patriarchs (early fathers of Israel), the key meaning is preserved through naming. Yahweh-Yireh means "the Lord will provide" (see 22:8). The use of the divine name Yahweh (the personal name of God) shows that the patriarchs knew this name (compare Exodus 6:2–3), even if they did not yet understand its full meaning (see study note on Exodus 6:2–3).

  • to this day: Later Israelites saw this story as a lesson about their worship in Jerusalem. Abraham's sacrifice happened on the mountain of the Lord, which later became the site of the temple in Jerusalem (see study note on 22:2). Three times a year, the people of Israel brought their best offerings to God for sacrifice. They trusted he would continue to provide for them.

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

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

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

Topics

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 God: Providence of High Places: A Term Used to Describe Places of Worship Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Offered in Sacrifice by his Father Jehovah-Jireh: Mount Moriah, in Jerusalem, where Abraham offered Isaac Names for God Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Temptation: A Test The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As