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Genesis 22

Genesis 22:19

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

Modern
Abraham went back to his servants, and they got up and set out together for Beersheba. And Abraham settled in Beersheba.
Traditional
So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer–sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer–sheba.
Literal
And Abraham returned to his young men, and they rose and went together to Beersheba. And Abraham dwelt at Beersheba.
Latin
Reversus est Abraham ad pueros suos, abieruntque Bersabee simul, et habitavit ibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Abraham went back to his servants, and they got up and set out together for Beersheba. And Abraham settled in Beersheba.

Notes

Genesis 22:15–19

After the event, God again confirmed his covenant with Abraham (compare 15:5, 18–21; 17:3–8). His descendants would be numerous:

  • like the stars in the sky (compare 26:4),

  • like the sand on the seashore (compare 32:12), and

  • like the dust of the earth (compare 13:16; 28:14).

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 Faith and Good Deeds Symbolic Numbers

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Places

Beersheba: Important city in southern Israel, associated with the patriarchs

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 Beer-Sheba: The Most Southern City of Palestine: Named by Abraham, Who Lived There 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 The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As