Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 22:1-19
14. The sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19In obedience to God’s command Abraham took his promised heir to Moriah to sacrifice him to the Lord. Because Abraham was willing to slay his uniquely begotten son God restrained him from killing Isaac and promised to bless him further for his obedience. Abraham memorialized the place as "the Lord will provide."God called on Abraham to make five great sacrifices: his native country, his extended family, his nephew Lot, his son Ishmael, and his son Isaac. Each... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 22:11
11, 12. the angel . . . called, c.—The sacrifice was virtually offered—the intention, the purpose to do it, was shown in all sincerity and fulness. The Omniscient witness likewise declared His acceptance in the highest terms of approval and the apostle speaks of it as actually made (Hebrews 11:17; James 2:21). read more