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Genesis 22

Gen. 22:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And it came to pass after
'achar (Hebrew #310)
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
KJV usage: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, + out (over) live, + persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
Pronounce: akh-ar'
Origin: from 309
these things
dabar (Hebrew #1697)
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
KJV usage: act, advice, affair, answer, X any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, + chronicles, commandment, X commune(-ication), + concern(-ing), + confer, counsel, + dearth, decree, deed, X disease, due, duty, effect, + eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-)ness, + glory, + harm, hurt, + iniquity, + judgment, language, + lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, X ought, X parts, + pertaining, + please, portion, + power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, X (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, + sign, + so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, + song, speech, X spoken, talk, task, + that, X there done, thing (concerning), thought, + thus, tidings, what(-soever), + wherewith, which, word, work.
Pronounce: daw-baw'
Origin: from 1696
, that God
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
did tempt
nacah (Hebrew #5254)
to test; by implication, to attempt
KJV usage: adventure, assay, prove, tempt, try.
Pronounce: naw-saw'
Origin: a primitive root
x Abraham
'Abraham (Hebrew #85)
father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram
KJV usage: Abraham.
Pronounce: ab-raw-hawm'
Origin: contracted from 1 and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous)
, and said
'amar (Hebrew #559)
to say (used with great latitude)
KJV usage: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech), utter, X verily, X yet.
Pronounce: aw-mar'
Origin: a primitive root
unto him, Abraham
'Abraham (Hebrew #85)
father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram
KJV usage: Abraham.
Pronounce: ab-raw-hawm'
Origin: contracted from 1 and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous)
: and he said
'amar (Hebrew #559)
to say (used with great latitude)
KJV usage: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech), utter, X verily, X yet.
Pronounce: aw-mar'
Origin: a primitive root
, ζBehold, here I am.
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Deut. 8:2• 2And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. (Deut. 8:2)
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2 Chron. 32:31• 31{i}However in the matter of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.{/i} (2 Chron. 32:31)
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Prov. 17:3• 3The crucible [is] for silver and the furnace for gold;{HR}But Jehovah trieth the hearts. (Prov. 17:3)
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Heb. 11:17• 17By faith Abraham when tried offered up Isaac, and he that received to himself the promises was offering his only-begotten (Heb. 11:17)
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James 1:12• 12Blest [is] a man who endureth trial; because, having been put to the proof, he shall receive the crown of life which he promised to those that love him. (James 1:12)
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1 Peter 1:7• 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)
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behold me.

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Abraham,
God,
To Tempt; Temptation

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-2:  Abraham is tempted to offer Isaac.
3-10:  He gives proof of his faith and obedience.
11-12:  The angel prevents him.
13:  Isaac is exchanged for a ram.
14:  The place is called Jehovah-jireh.
15-19:  Abraham is again blessed.
20-24:  The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.
A.M. 2132.
B.C. 1872.
Jos. Ant.
God.
Ex. 15:25‑26• 25{i}And{/i} he cried unto Jehovah; and Jehovah showed him a tree which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet. There he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them.
 26{i}And he said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of Jehovah thy God, and do what is right in his eyes, and incline thine ears to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the complaints upon thee that I have put upon the Egyptians; for I am Jehovah who healeth thee.{/i} (Ex. 15:25‑26)
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Ex. 16:4• 4{i}Then said Jehovah to Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather the daily need on its day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or not.{/i} (Ex. 16:4)
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Deut. 8:2• 2And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. (Deut. 8:2)
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Deut. 13:3• 3{i}—thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams; for Jehovah your God proveth you, to know whether ye love Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your soul.{/i} (Deut. 13:3)
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Judg. 2:22• 22{i}that through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of Jehovah to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it , or not.{/i} (Judg. 2:22)
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2 Sam. 24:1• 1And again the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. (2 Sam. 24:1)
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2 Chron. 32:31• 31{i}However in the matter of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.{/i} (2 Chron. 32:31)
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Prov. 17:3• 3The crucible [is] for silver and the furnace for gold;{HR}But Jehovah trieth the hearts. (Prov. 17:3)
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1 Cor. 10:13• 13No temptation hath taken you save a human one: but God [is] faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what ye are able, but will with the temptation make also the issue that ye may be able to bear [it]. (1 Cor. 10:13)
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Heb. 11:17• 17By faith Abraham when tried offered up Isaac, and he that received to himself the promises was offering his only-begotten (Heb. 11:17)
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James 1:12‑14• 12Blest [is] a man who endureth trial; because, having been put to the proof, he shall receive the crown of life which he promised to those that love him.
 13Let none when tempted say, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted by evils, and himself tempteth none.
 14But each is tempted when by his own lust drawn away and enticed; (James 1:12‑14)
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James 2:21• 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered Isaac his son upon the altar? (James 2:21)
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1 Peter 1:7• 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)
tempt.Or prove, or try, as tempt, from tento, originally signified.Behold, here I am.
Heb. Behold me.
Gen. 22:7,11• 7And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood; but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering?
 11And the angel of Jehovah called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. (Gen. 22:7,11)
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Ex. 3:4• 4And Jehovah saw that he turned aside to see, and God called to him out of the midst of the bramble, and said, Moses, Moses! And he said, here [am] I. (Ex. 3:4)
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Isa. 6:8• 8Also I heard the voice of Jehovah, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here [am] I; send me. (Isa. 6:8)
• However, it is well to see that God confers a signal honor upon us when He thus tests our hearts. We never read that “the Lord did tempt Lot.” No; Sodom tempted Lot. (“Genesis 22” by C.H. Mackintosh)
• We can see at a glance that chapter 22 introduces a series of truths altogether new. The distinctive mark already mentioned, "After these things," {Gen. 15:1; 22:1; 22:20} makes a decided break, a fresh start in thought; and you will observe how completely this is the fact, because there it is not only an altogether new train of communications from God, but also of a different character. (“Abraham: Genesis 18” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And it came to pass after these things, that God triedc Abraham, and said to him, Abraham! and he said, Here am I.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "tested."

W. Kelly Translation

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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.