Genesis 22:4

The Offering of Isaac · Genesis 22:1–10
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Translations

Modern
On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.
Traditional
Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
Literal
And on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and he saw the place from a distance.
Latin
Die autem tertio, elevatis oculis, vidit locum procul:

Original

Hebrew
English
On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Faith and Good Deeds Symbolic Numbers

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: Piety of Abraham: Trial of his Faith in the offering of Isaac 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 Temple: Solomon's: where Abraham offered Isaac Temptation: A Test The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As