Genesis 22:16,Genesis 22:17

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 22:16

Genesis 22:16. By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord— This passage clearly proves what we have before observed, that this Angel, or Messenger, was the Jehovah, or the second Divine Person, who appeared to the patriarch, &c. See Hebrews 6:13. Though the word and promise of God is immutable, and needs no sanction, yet he is willing to condescend to the capacity of weak minds, and therefore an oath being to men for confirmation of an end to all strife, He swears by himself, as he can swear by... read more

Thomas Constable

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 22:9-19

Isaac demonstrated his own faith clearly in this incident. He must have known what his father intended to do to him, yet he submitted willingly (Genesis 22:9)."If Abraham displays faith that obeys, then Isaac displays faith that cooperates. If Isaac was strong and big enough to carry wood for a sacrifice, maybe he was strong and big enough to resist or subdue his father." [Note: Hamilton, The Book . . . Chapters 18-50, p. 110.] The possibility of Isaac resisting may be why Abraham bound him on... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:1-24

The Offering of Isaac on Mount MoriahIn this narrative we have the crowning proof that Abraham was willing to resign all that was dearest to him at the bidding of God, even that son on whose life depended the fulfilment of the divine promises. But his trial must be also regarded as the occasion of bringing about an advance in the moral standard of the men of his time, which was gradually to become universal. In Abraham’s day the sacrifice of the firstborn was a common practice among the Semitic... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 22:16

(16) By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord (Jehovah).—This solemn interposition of an oath (Hebrews 6:17), of which the present is the sole instance in Holy Scripture, plainly indicates that this trial of Abraham’s faith was of no common kind, and that its typical teaching is of no ordinary value. Abraham might have appealed to God’s own attributes, and said, Far be it from thee, Lord, to command a human sacrifice, and bid a father slay his son. He might have pleaded the promises bound up with... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 22:1-24

The Temptation of Abraham Genesis 22:0 This narrative has been an awful difficulty to many. Some, who have not quite cast the Bible away as God's Word, yet go near to saying that we cannot see God's Word in this passage. It is said by some that the whole incident must be explained by ideas in Abraham's mind, suggested by the practice of human sacrifices around him. Abraham thought on these till the feeling arose that his God also demanded nothing short of the life of his best beloved... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:1-24

ISHMAEL AND ISAACGenesis 21:1-34; Genesis 22:1-24Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Which things are an allegory.- Galatians 4:22."Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son." Genesis 22:10IN the birth of Isaac, Abraham at length sees the long-delayed fulfilment of the promise. But his trials are by no means over. He has himself introduced into his family the seeds of discord and disturbance, and speedily the fruit is borne. Ishmael,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 22:1-24

CHAPTER 22 The Testing of Abraham 1. God’s command (Genesis 22:1-2 ) 2. Abraham’s obedience (Genesis 22:3-6 ) 3. Isaac’s question and Abraham’s answer (Genesis 22:7-8 ) 4. Isaac upon the altar (Genesis 22:9-10 ) 5. The interference from above (Genesis 22:11-12 ) 6. Jehovah-jireh (Genesis 22:13-14 ) 7. The second message and Abraham’s return (Genesis 22:15-19 ) 8. Nahor’s offspring (Genesis 22:20-24 ) God now tested Abraham. True faith has to be tested; it is an evidence that... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 22:16

22:16 And said, By {h} myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son]:(h) Signifying, that there is none greater then he. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:1-24

THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH The time comes when God gives to Abraham one of the most sever trials of faith possible. When He calls his name, Abraham is fully alert and responsive, "Here I am." Surely he would not be really prepared for the message God gave him, that he must take his on, of whom God says, "your only son Isaac whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burn offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you." Who can measure what a shock this... read more