Genesis 22:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 22:1-2

Here is the trial of Abraham's faith, whether it continued so strong, so vigorous, so victorious, after a long settlement in communion with God, as it was at first, when by it he left his country: then it was made to appear that he loved God better than his father; now that he loved him better than his son. Observe here, I. The time when Abraham was thus tried (Gen. 22:1): After these things, after all the other exercises he had had, all the hardships and difficulties he had gone through. Now,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:1

And it came to pass after these things ,.... Recorded in the preceding chapter: according to the Talmudists F2 T. Bab. Sanhedrin: fol. 89. 2. , the following affair was transacted quickly after the weaning of Isaac, when he was about five years old, which is the opinion of some, as Aben Ezra on Genesis 22:4 ; makes mention of; but that is an age when it can hardly be thought he should be able to carry such a load of wood as was sufficient to make a fire to consume a burnt offering, ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:1

God did tempt Abraham - The original here is very emphatic: אברהם את נסה והאלהים vehaelohim nissah eth Abraham , "And the Elohim he tried this Abraham;" God brought him into such circumstances as exercised and discovered his faith, love, and obedience. Though the word tempt, from tento , signifies no more than to prove or try, yet as it is now generally used to imply a solicitation to evil, in which way God never tempts any man, it would be well to avoid it here. The Septuagint used... read more

John Calvin

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

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

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 22:1

Genesis 22:1. Here is the trial of Abraham’s grace, and especially of his faith, whether it continued so strong, so vigorous, so victorious, after a long settlement in communion with God, as it was at first, when by it he left his country: then it appeared that he loved God better than his father; now, that he loved him better than his son. After these things After all the other exercises he had had, all the difficulties he had gone through: now perhaps he was beginning to think the... 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 22:1

God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . after, i.e. after 40 or 50 years in Canaan. tempt. Hebrew. prove, so Exodus 15:25 ; Exodus 16:4 ; Exodus 20:20 . Deuteronomy 8:2 , Deuteronomy 8:16 . Judges 2:22 ; Judges 3:1 , Judges 3:4 .Ecclesiastes 2:1 ; Ecc 7:23 . 1 Samuel 17:39 . 1 Kings 10:1 , &c. Compare Deuteronomy 4:34 (assayed). In later usage trial meant trouble. Book of Wisdom 3.5; 11.10. Sir. 2.1. Judith 8:24-27. Luke 8:13 (compare Matthew 13:21 ). Acts 20:19 . Heb 2:18 . 1 Peter 1:6 . ... read more