Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. New Living Translation “God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both walked on together. English Standard Version Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together. Berean Standard Bible Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together. King James Bible And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. New King James Version And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together. New American Standard Bible Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. NASB 1995 Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. NASB 1977 And Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. Legacy Standard Bible And Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. Amplified Bible Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself a lamb for the burnt offering.” So the two walked on together. Christian Standard Bible Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” Then the two of them walked on together. Holman Christian Standard Bible Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” Then the two of them walked on together. American Standard Version And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son: so they went both of them together. English Revised Version And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son: so they went both of them together. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abraham answered, "God will provide a lamb for the burnt offering, Son." The two of them went on together. Good News Translation Abraham answered, "God himself will provide one." And the two of them walked on together. International Standard Version Abraham answered, "God will provide himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." The two of them went on together NET Bible "God will provide for himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son," Abraham replied. The two of them continued on together. New Heart English Bible Abraham said, "God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son." So they both went together. Webster's Bible Translation And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt-offering: so they went both of them together. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAbraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together. World English Bible Abraham said, “God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they both went together. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abraham says, “God provides for Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son”; and they go on both of them together. Young's Literal Translation and Abraham saith, 'God doth provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son;' and they go on both of them together. Smith's Literal Translation And Abraham will say, God will see to himself the sheep for a burnt-offering my son: and they will go, they two together. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Abraham said: God will provide himself a victim for an holocaust, my son. So they went on together. Catholic Public Domain Version But Abraham said, “God himself will provide the victim for the holocaust, my son.” Thus they continued on together. New American Bible “My son,” Abraham answered, “God will provide the sheep for the burnt offering.” Then the two walked on together. New Revised Standard Version Abraham said, “God himself will provide the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son. So they went both of them together. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abraham said, “God will show himself the Lamb for a sacrifice, my son”, and they both went as one. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abraham said: 'God will provide Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son.' So they went both of them together. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abraam said, God will provide himself a sheep for a whole-burnt-offering, my son. And both having gone together, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Offering of Isaac…7Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 8Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together. 9When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood.… Cross References John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Hebrews 11:17-19 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 1 Peter 1:19-20 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. / He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake. Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.” 1 John 4:9-10 This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” Exodus 12:3-7 Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. / If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly. / Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. ... Leviticus 16:15-16 Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. / So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities. Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. Psalm 22:1-18 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. / Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. ... 2 Chronicles 3:1 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Treasury of Scripture And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. Genesis 18:14 Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. 2 Chronicles 25:9 And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this. Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Jump to Previous Abraham Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Lamb Offering Provide Sheep Together WalkedJump to Next Abraham Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Lamb Offering Provide Sheep Together WalkedGenesis 22 1. Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.3. He gives proof of his faith and obedience. 11. The angel prevents him. 13. Isaac is exchanged for a ram. 14. The place is called Jehovah-jireh. 15. Abraham is again blessed. 20. The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah. Abraham answered Abraham's response to Isaac's question reflects his faith and trust in God's provision. This moment is a test of Abraham's faith, as God had commanded him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham's answer demonstrates his belief that God will intervene, a theme consistent with his previous experiences of God's faithfulness. God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering my son And the two walked on together Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he demonstrates profound trust in God's provision. 2. Isaac Abraham's son, the child of promise through whom God had promised to establish a great nation. He is the intended sacrifice in this account. 3. Mount Moriah The location where God instructs Abraham to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. It is significant in biblical history and later becomes the site of Solomon's Temple. 4. God The central figure in the account, testing Abraham's faith and ultimately providing a substitute for Isaac. 5. The Ram Although not mentioned in this specific verse, the ram provided by God as a substitute for Isaac is crucial to the account's resolution. Teaching Points Faith in God's ProvisionAbraham's statement, "God Himself will provide," reflects a deep trust in God's ability to meet needs, even in seemingly impossible situations. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision in their own lives. Obedience and Trust Abraham's willingness to obey God's difficult command demonstrates the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, even when it is not fully understood. Foreshadowing of Christ The account foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. This connection encourages believers to see the Old Testament as pointing to Christ. God's Faithfulness The account illustrates God's faithfulness to His promises. Just as He provided for Abraham, He remains faithful to His promises to us. Walking Together in Faith The phrase "the two of them walked on together" signifies unity and shared faith. It encourages believers to walk together in faith, supporting one another in their spiritual journeys. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 22:8?2. How does Genesis 22:8 foreshadow Jesus as the ultimate sacrificial Lamb? 3. What does Abraham's faith in God's provision teach about trusting God's promises? 4. How can we apply Abraham's obedience in Genesis 22:8 to our daily lives? 5. What other biblical instances show God providing in unexpected ways? 6. How does "God Himself will provide" challenge our understanding of divine provision? 7. How does Genesis 22:8 foreshadow the concept of substitutionary atonement in Christianity? 8. Why did God test Abraham's faith in Genesis 22:8 with such a severe demand? 9. What is the significance of Abraham's statement, "God Himself will provide the lamb," in Genesis 22:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22? 11. What does "God will provide the lamb" mean? 12. What does 'God will provide the lamb' mean? 13. Why did Abraham prepare to sacrifice his son Isaac? 14. What does propitiation mean? What Does Genesis 22:8 Mean Abraham answered• Abraham’s immediate response models unwavering faith; he speaks without hesitation, revealing a heart already settled on God’s trustworthiness (Genesis 22:5). • His words come in the midst of a test (Genesis 22:1–2), yet they carry calm assurance—as seen later in Hebrews 11:17–19, where Abraham’s confidence in God’s power to raise the dead is highlighted. • Cross reference: Isaiah 26:3 assures that the mind stayed on the LORD is kept in perfect peace. God Himself will provide • The phrase shifts the focus from human effort to divine initiative—God is not merely helping Abraham; He is the sole source of provision. • Foreshadows the ultimate provision in Christ: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). • Reinforced in Romans 8:32—“He who did not spare His own Son… how will He not also… graciously give us all things?” • The immediate fulfillment appears in Genesis 22:13 when “a ram caught in a thicket” becomes the substitute, validating Abraham’s declaration. the lamb for the burnt offering • A burnt offering signified complete surrender to God (Leviticus 1:9); every part was consumed, symbolizing total devotion. • Calling for “the lamb” hints at specificity: one innocent life substituted for another—echoing Passover imagery in Exodus 12:3–13. • Isaiah 53:7 later portrays Messiah as “a lamb led to slaughter,” connecting the sacrificial thread through Scripture. my son • The tenderness of “my son” underscores the personal cost involved; Abraham is not detached from the ordeal (cf. Genesis 22:2, “your son, your only son, whom you love”). • Echoes forward to the Father’s declaration in Matthew 3:17: “This is My beloved Son…” highlighting divine parallel. • Revelation 5:6–9 celebrates the Worthy Lamb—God sacrifices His beloved Son just as Abraham was prepared to. And the two walked on together • The phrase emphasizes unity of purpose: father and son advance in obedience, mirroring Amos 3:3—“Can two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” • Isaac’s participation shows willing submission, prefiguring Jesus’ voluntary walk to Calvary (John 10:18). • Their shared silence suggests reverent trust, much like Philippians 2:8 describes Christ’s humble obedience unto death. summary Genesis 22:8 captures the heartbeat of redemptive history: a father confident that God alone will supply the necessary sacrifice, a beloved son walking in trusting obedience, and a promise that points beyond Moriah to the cross. The verse teaches that in every test, God provides perfectly; faith rests not in what we can offer but in what He has already prepared. Verse 8. - And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: - the utterance of heroic faith rather than the language of pious dissimulation (vide on Ver. 5) - so they went both of them together. To see in this twice-repeated expression a type of the concurrence of the Father and the Son in the work of redemption (Wordsworth) is not exegesis.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Abrahamאַבְרָהָ֔ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation answered, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “God אֱלֹהִ֞ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Himself לּ֥וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew will provide יִרְאֶה־ (yir·’eh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see the lamb הַשֶּׂ֛ה (haś·śeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat for the burnt offering, לְעֹלָ֖ה (lə·‘ō·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering my son.” בְּנִ֑י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son And the two שְׁנֵיהֶ֖ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) walked on וַיֵּלְכ֥וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk together. יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly Links Genesis 22:8 NIVGenesis 22:8 NLT Genesis 22:8 ESV Genesis 22:8 NASB Genesis 22:8 KJV Genesis 22:8 BibleApps.com Genesis 22:8 Biblia Paralela Genesis 22:8 Chinese Bible Genesis 22:8 French Bible Genesis 22:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 22:8 Abraham said God will provide himself (Gen. 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