Genesis 22:1-18 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.… I. THE TESTING OF FAITH. II. GOD'S MANIFEST APPROVAL OF PERFECT FAITH. 1. God manifests His approval by abstracting the pain consequent on obedience to the command. 2. God manifests His approval by providing a sacrifice which shall be at once vicarious and a thank-offering. 3. God repeats His promise of blessing, and confirms it by a solemn covenant. (F. Hastings.) Parallel Verses 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. |
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