Genesis 22:16, Genesis 22:17 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 22:15-19

Abraham's obedience was graciously accepted; but this was not all: here we have it recompensed, abundantly recompensed, before he stirred from the place; probably while the ram he had sacrificed was yet burning God sent him this gracious message, renewed and ratified his covenant with him. All covenants were made by sacrifice, so was this by the typical sacrifices of Isaac and the ram. Very high expressions of God's favour to Abraham are employed in this confirmation of the covenant with him,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:16

And said, by myself have I sworn, saith the Lord ,.... Which Aben Ezra observes is a great oath, and abides for ever; for because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself, his own nature, perfections, and life, Hebrews 6:13 ; hence it appears, that the Angel that called to Abraham was a divine Person, the true Jehovah: for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son , thine only son ; that is, from the Lord, as in Genesis 22:12 ; and is here... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:16

By myself have I sworn - So we find that the person who was called the angel of the Lord is here called Jehovah; See note on Genesis 22:2 . An oath or an appeal to God is, among men, an end to strife; as God could swear by no greater, he sware by himself: being willing more abundantly, says the apostle, to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, he confirmed it by an oath, that two immutable things, (his Promise and his Oath), in which it was impossible for God to... 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 22:15-18

And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, —the object of the first call having been to arrest the consummation of the fatal deed which threatened Isaac's life, and to declare the Divine satisfaction with the patriarch's complete spiritual surrender of his son, the purpose of the second was to renew the promise in reward for his fidelity and obedience— and said, By myself have I sworn ,—by my word (Onkelos); by my name (Arabic); equivalent to by himself,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:15-19

The great trial and the great revelation. In such a history the representative character of Abraham must be remembered. He was tried not only for his own sake, but that in him all the families of the earth might be blessed. I. The PREPARATION for this great grace God and Abraham recognizing each other; the servant called by name, responding with the profession of readiness for obedience. II. The COMMANDMENT is itself a secret communication, a covenant. Do this, and I will... 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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:1-19

The offering of Isaac (22:1-19)Although Abraham probably knew that certain peoples of the ancient world at times sacrificed children to the gods, he was no doubt shocked when God told him to sacrifice Isaac. It tested not only his obedience but also his faith, because once Isaac was dead, God could no longer fulfil his covenant promise of giving Isaac a multitude of descendants. A conflict existed between obedience to God’s command and faith in his promise. Nevertheless, Abraham obeyed,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 22:16

sworn. This oath is the foundation of Israel's blessings (Genesis 24:7 ; Genesis 26:3 ; Genesis 50:24 .Exodus 13:5 , Exodus 13:11 ; Exodus 33:1 ). David's "sure mercies" all grounded on it (Psalms 89:35 ; Psalms 132:11 . Compare Luke 1:73 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 22:15-16

"And the angel of Jehovah called unto Abraham a second time out of heaven, and said, By myself I have sworn, saith Jehovah, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son."These verses are called "a supplement by a redactor" who decided the sparing of Isaac needed some greater reward than merely having his life spared.[22] Such an allegation rests solely upon the statement that "Jehovah ... called a second time." However, it is characteristic of the Bible that... read more

Genesis 22:16, Genesis 22:17 Kjv

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 22:15-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:1-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:15-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 22:15-19

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:1-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 22:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 22:15-16

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