Verse 11
11. The Angel of the Lord called This climax of the faith of Abraham is worthy of the coming of the angel of Jehovah . On this name see note, chap . 16:7 . It is appropriate that the interruption and the countermand of the words of the Elohim of Genesis 22:1 (note) come from the angel of the covenant, who in the fulness of times will, on this same mountain, lay down his life a ransom for many .
Abraham, Abraham This repetition of Abraham’s name gives an intense liveliness to the scene, and shows the urgency of the new commandment now to be given .
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