Genesis 22:20 KJV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 22:20-24

15. The descendants of Nahor 22:20-24The testing of Abraham’s faith was complete with the sacrifice of Isaac. The Author therefore brought the history of his life to a close and began to set the scene for related events in Isaac’s life.This section signals a change in the direction of the narrative. It moves from Abraham to the next generation and its connections with the East. The record of Nahor’s 12 sons prepares the way for the story of Isaac’s marriage. It also shows that Rebekah... 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 22:20

NAHOR’S POSTERITY.(20) Thy brother Nahor.—Dwelling so far apart, news would seldom reach Abraham of those whom he had left at Haran. But besides the domestic interest, the knowledge thus conveyed to him was the cause “probably of Abraham’s determination to seek a wife for his son from among his own kindred. It has been noticed that Nahor has twelve sons, eight by his lawful wife, and four by his concubine. So Jacob has twelve sons, eight by two lawful wives, and four by two concubines. Lastly,... 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

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

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:1-24

ISAAC ’S BIRTH , SARAH ’S DEATH THE BONDWOMAN AND HER SON (CHAP. 21) There is little requiring explanation in this chapter, but Genesis 21:9-13 should not be passed without a look at Galatians 4:21-31 . Christians are the spiritual seed of Abraham, and those who would supplement faith in Christ by the works of the law are the children of the bond-woman, who have no place with the children of the promise. God, however, is not unmindful of Hagar and Ishmael, nor of His promise to Abraham... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 22:1-24

The Offering of Isaac Gen 22:2 It must have seemed hardly possible to the patriarchs, and the elder Hebrews generally, that God could have made the heavy demands upon their trust and love which they were almost daily required to satisfy. In saying this I am judging primitive faith by modern religion: I am in fact judging Abraham by ourselves! Suppose that it should be borne in upon our mind, as the current phrase is, that we should do this or that great thing, requiring special self-denial... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 22:17-20

That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beersheba. And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying,... read more