Bible Commentary

So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba. 19. returned unto his young men ] See Gen 22:5. It is characteristic of the reserve of the writer, that no mention is made of joy or congratulation or relief. Beer-sheba ] See Gen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:19”

And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. 18. in thy seed ] See note on Gen 12:3. The words might be also rendered “by thy seed.” be blessed ] Better, as R.V. marg., bless themselves. See notes on Gen 12:3, Gen 18:18, Gen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:18”

That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; 17. that in blessing, &c.] The language of this benediction combines the substance of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:17”

And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son]: 16. By myself have I sworn ] Cf. Exo 32:13; Isa 45:23; Heb 6:13-17. The remembrance of this oath is frequently invoked, cf. Gen 24:7, Gen 26:3, Gen 50:24; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:16”

And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, 15. Gen 22:15-18 are probably taken from another version of the same story. They are inferior in literary excellence, and probably represent a later amplification. a second time ] The renewal and ratification of the blessing to Abraham expresses the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:15”

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said [to] this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. 14. Jehovah-jireh ] i.e. the Lord will see, or, provide. The name which Abraham here gives to the place combines the thought of Jehovah’s continual and constant watchfulness with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:14”

And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind [him] a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. 13. and behold, behind him] The R.V. marginal note refers to a difference … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:13”

And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son] from me. 12. for now I know ] Abraham has stood the test. Actual experience has justified Divine foreknowledge. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:12”

And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here [am] I. 11. the angel of the Lord ] See note on Gen 16:11. Abraham, Abraham ] For the reiteration of the name, denoting special earnestness, compare Gen 46:2; Exo 3:4; 1Sa 3:10; Act 9:4. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:11”

And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son. 10. slay ] The technical sacrificial word for killing the victim by cutting its throat. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Gen 22:10 Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son Abrahams sacrifice of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 22:10”