Christian Standard Bible
Genesis 22:1
1After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered.
Genesis 22:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
- New International Version (NIV)Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied.
- English Standard Version (ESV)After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am."
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”
Context of Genesis 22:1
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. 2“Take your son,” he said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” 3So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took with him two of his young men and his son Isaac. He split wood for a burnt offering and set out to go to the place God had told him about.
Read all of Genesis 22Genesis 22:1 word by word
וַיְהִ֗י אַחַר֙ הַדְּבָרִ֣ים הָאֵ֔לֶּה וְהָ֣אֱלֹהִ֔ים נִסָּ֖ה אֶת־אַבְרָהָ֑ם וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלָ֔יו אַבְרָהָ֖ם וַיֹּ֥אמֶר הִנֵּֽנִי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Genesis 22:1
- Exodus 15:25So he cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree. When he threw it into the water, the water became drinkable. The Lord made a statute and ordinance for them at Marah, and he tested them there.
- Exodus 16:4Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. This way I will test them to see whether or not they will follow my instructions.
- Deuteronomy 8:2Remember that the Lord your God led you on the entire journey these forty years in the wilderness, so that he might humble you and test you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.
- Deuteronomy 13:3do not listen to that prophet’s words or to that dreamer. For the Lord your God is testing you to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul.
- Judges 2:22I did this to test Israel and to see whether or not they would keep the Lord’s way by walking in it, as their ancestors had.”
- 2 Samuel 24:1The Lord’s anger burned against Israel again, and he stirred up David against them to say, “Go, count the people of Israel and Judah.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:31When the ambassadors of Babylon’s rulers were sent to him to inquire about the miraculous sign that happened in the land, God left him to test him and discover what was in his heart.
- Proverbs 17:3A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to bear it.
- Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He received the promises and yet he was offering his one and only son,
- James 1:12Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
- James 2:21Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by works in offering Isaac his son on the altar?
- 1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith — more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- Genesis 22:7Then Isaac spoke to his father Abraham and said, “My father.” And he replied, “Here I am, my son.” Isaac said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”
- Exodus 3:4When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered.
- Isaiah 6:8Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.
Commentaries on Genesis 22:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1God did tempt Abraham - The original here is very emphatic: אברהם את נסה והאלהים vehaelohim nissah eth Abraham, "And the Elohim he tried this Abraham;" God brought him into such circumstances as exercised and discovered his faith, love, and obedience. Though the word tempt, from tento, signifies no more than to prove or try, yet as it is now generally used to imply a solicitation to evil, in which way God never tempts any man, it would be well to avoid it…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-24Verses 1-24 - Abraham Was Tested 2. מריה morı̂yâh “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה môr'âh “Septuagint,” ̔́ hupsēlē Onkelos, “worship.” Some take the word to be a simple derivative, as the Septuagint and Onkelos, meaning “vision, high, worship.” It might mean “rebellious.” Others regard it as a compound of יה yâh “Jah, a name of God,” and מראה mı̂r'eh “shown,” מורה môreh “teacher,” or מורא môrā' “fear.” 14. יראה yı̂r'ēh “Jireh, will provide.” 16, נאם…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1God commands Abraham to offer up Isaac. (1-2) Abraham's faith and obedience to the Divine command. (3-10) Another sacrifice is provided instead of Isaac. (11-14) The covenant with Abraham renewed. (15-19) The family of Nahor. (20-24) Verses 1-2 We never are secure from trials In Hebrew, to tempt, and to try, or to prove, are expressed by the same word. Every trial is indeed a temptation, and tends to show the dispositions of the heart, whether holy or…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Some time later: Abraham had sent Ishmael away and settled in the land. Then God tested Abraham’s faith by telling him to give up Isaac. This challenged Abraham's logic and understanding of God. Would he still obey when God seemed to oppose him and the covenant? Would he hold onto the boy or surrender him to God (see Exodus 13:11–13)? Did he believe that God would still keep his promise and bless the world through Abraham’s descendants?Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-191. God did tempt Abraham--not incite to sin (Jas 1:13), but try, prove--give occasion for the development of his faith (1Pe 1:7). and he said, ... Here I am--ready at a moment's warning for God's service.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Genesis 22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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