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Genesis 22

Genesis 22:6

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

Modern
Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac. He himself carried the fire and the sacrificial knife, and the two of them walked on together.
Traditional
And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
Literal
And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son, and he took in his hand the fire and the knife, and they went, the two of them, together.
Latin
Tulit quoque ligna holocausti, et imposuit super Isaac filium suum: ipse vero portabat in manibus ignem et gladium. Cumque duo pergerent simul,

Original

Hebrew
English
Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac. He himself carried the fire and the sacrificial knife, and the two of them walked on together.

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 Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau

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 Children: 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 Good Children: Isaac Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Offered in Sacrifice by his Father Knife: An Edged Tool Used by Abraham in offering Isaac Offerings: Human Sacrifices: Abraham Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: A Test The Burnt offering: Abraham Tried by the Command to offer Isaac As