Genesis 22:8 BSB

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 22:1-24

Genesis 22:1-18 . God did tempt Abraham, who had now attained the height of all his earthly joys; and seen in Isaac the long-suspended promises fulfilled. He saw nature aided by divine power in his birth, and in his conduct daily proofs of genius, of piety, and filial obedience. The lad everywhere accompanied his aged father, and gained on his affections, not less by his love of virtue than by his other engaging qualities, and hopeful indications of future greatness. In such circumstances... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 22:1-18

Genesis 22:1-18God did tempt AbrahamThe trial of AbrahamI.THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF ABRAHAM WHEN THIS TRIAL CAME. His hope was set on Isaac as the medium through which God’s promise could be fulfilled, and he had been encouraged by observing him rising year after year to the age and stature of manhood. II. GOD’S CONNECTION WITH THE TRIAL. He subjected Abraham to a testing trial in order to prove his faith. 1. There was no attempt in the action of God, bearing upon Abraham, in the least to diminish... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 22:8

Genesis 22:8God will provide Himself a lambGod’s provision of a lamb in ChristThis incident shows us in what lies the value of that sacrifice, and with what feelings we should regard it.I. THE SACRIFICE WHICH GOD APPROVES MUST RE OF HIS OWN APPOINTING. II. THE SACRIFICE WHICH GOD HAS PROVIDED IS SUPREMELY WORTHY OF ACCEPTANCE, AND GRACIOUSLY SUITED TO OUR CONDITION. 1. It has reconciled us to God. 2. It has procured the forgiveness of sins. 3. It opens the way to endless bliss. III. THE... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 22:8

Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. Ver. 8. God will provide himself a lamb. ] A pious and precious proverb; a much to be mused on, and made use of, when we are in an exigent, and see not whither to turn us. Then say, Deus viderit . God will with the temptation also give an issue. 1Co 10:13 Necesse est adesse divinum, ubi humanum cessat auxilium , saith Philo. Sciat etiam Celsitudo vestra , saith... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Genesis 22:8

Genesis 18:14, 2 Chronicles 25:9, Matthew 19:26, John 1:29, John 1:36, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 Peter 1:20, Revelation 5:6, Revelation 5:12, Revelation 7:14, Revelation 13:8 Reciprocal: Genesis 22:13 - behind Genesis 22:14 - Jehovahjireh Exodus 12:3 - take to Leviticus 1:3 - a burnt Numbers 23:3 - burnt read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Genesis 22:8

And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.My son, God will provide himself a lamb — This was the language either, 1. Of his obedience; we must offer the lamb which God has appointed now to be offered; thus giving him this general rule of submission to the divine will to prepare him for the application of it to himself. Or, 2. Of his faith; whether he meant it so or no, this proved to be the meaning of it; a sacrifice was... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:8

8. God will provide Hebrews, Elohim-jireh, God will see . See on Genesis 22:14. read more