Genesis 22:1-4 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:1

Verse 1 1.And it came to pass. This chapter contains a most memorable narrative. For although Abraham, through the whole course of his life, gave astonishing proofs of faith and obedience, yet none more excellent can be imagined than the immolation of his son. For other temptations with which the Lord had exercised him, tended, indeed, to his mortification; but this inflicted a wound far more grievous than death itself. Here, however, we must consider something greater and higher than the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:2

Verse 2 2.Take now thy son. Abraham is commanded to immolate his son. If God had said nothing more than that his son should die, even this message would have most grievously wounded his mind; because, whatever favor he could hope for from God, was included in this single promise, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. Whence he necessarily inferred, that his own salvation, and that of the whole human race, would perish, unless Isaac remained in safety. For he was taught, by that word, that God... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:3

Verse 3 3.And Abraham rose up early in the morning. This promptitude shows the greatness of Abraham’s faith. Innumerable thoughts might come into the mind of the holy man; each of which would have overwhelmed his spirit, unless he had fortified it by faith. And there is no doubt that Satan, during the darkness of the night, would heap upon him a vast mass of cares. Gradually to overcome them, by contending with them, was the part of heroical courage. But when they were overcome, then... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:4

Verse 4 4.And saw the place. He saw, indeed, with his eyes, the place which before had been shown him in secret vision. But when it is said, that he lifted up his eyes, Moses doubtless signifies, that he had been very anxious during the whole of the three days. In commanding his servants to remain behind, he does it that they may not lay their hands upon him, as upon a delirious and insane old man. And herein his magnanimity appears, that he ties his thoughts so well composed and tranquil, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:1

And it cams to pass— the alleged mythical character of the present narrative (De Wette, Bohlen) is discredited not more by express Scripture statement ( Hebrews 11:17-19 ) than by its own inherent difficulties— after —how long after may be conjectured from the circumstance that Isaac was now a grown lad, capable of undertaking a three days journey of upwards of sixty miles— these things (literally, words, of benediction, promise, trial that had gone before— that God —literally, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:1-19

Mount Moriah, or the mount of sacrifice. I. ABRAHAM 'S TRIAL . 1. Divine in its origin . However explained, the appalling ordeal through which the patriarch at this time passed was expressly created for him by Elohim. Only he who made the human heart can adequately search it; and he alone who has a perfect understanding of the standard of moral excellence can pronounce upon the intrinsic worth of his creatures. 2. Unexpected in its coming . After all that had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:2

And he said, Take now—"the נַא modifies the command, and seems to express that Elohim wished to receive the sacrifice as a free-will offering" (Lange)— thy son (not a lamb, but thy child), thine only son —not ἁγαπητὸν ( LXX .), but unigenitum (Vulgate), meaning the only son of Sarah, the only legitimate offspring he possessed, the only heir of the promise, the only child that remained to him after Ishmael's departure (cf. ὁ μονογενὴς , John 1:18 )— Isaac, whom thou... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:3

And Abraham rose up early in the morning ,—a habit of the patriarch's after receiving a Divine communication (cf. Genesis 19:27 ; Genesis 20:8 ; Genesis 21:14 )— and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him (the ass for the wood, and the young men for the ass), and Isaac his son (explaining to him as yet only his intention to offer sacrifice upon a distant mountain), and clave the wood for the burnt offering (obviously with his own bands), and rose up ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:4

Then on the third day —Jerusalem, being distant from Beersheba about twenty and a half hours' journey according to Robinson, could easily; be within sight on the third day— Abraham lifted up his eyes ,—not implying that the object of vision was above him (cf. Genesis 13:10 )— and saw the place (which Calvin conjectures he had previously beheld in vision) afar off . Though Mount Moriah cannot be seen by the traveler from Beersheba till within a distance of three miles, the place or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 22:1-24

- Abraham Was Tested2. מריה morı̂yâh, “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה môr'âh; “Septuagint,” ὑψηλή 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 ne'um, ῥῆμα rēma, “dictum, oracle;... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:1-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 22:1-24

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