And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
Ver. 18. Because thou hast obeyed.] This "because" is not so much causal, as rational. Significat non causam meritoriam, sed subalternam, et sine qua non .
Verse Genesis 22:18. _AND IN THY SEED, C._] We have the authority of St. Paul, Galatians 3:8 Galatians 3:16; Galatians 3:18, to restr...
- Abraham Was Tested 2. מריה _morı̂yâh_, “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה _môr'âh_; “Septuagint,” ὑψηλή _hupsēlē_, Onkelos, “worship.” Some take the word to be a simple derivative, as the Septuagint...
CHAPTER 22 THE TESTING OF ABRAHAM _ 1. God's command (Genesis 22:1)_ 2. Abraham's obedience (Genesis 22:3) 3. Isaac's question and Abraham's answer (Genesis 22:7) 4. Isaac upon the altar ...
GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. In this section the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources...
ABRAHAM OBEYS THE DIVINE COMMAND TO SACRIFICE ISAAC, AND IS REWARDED BY THE SPARING OF HIS SON. The main narrative (Genesis 22:1) is from E, and the story, which is a literary masterpiece, is told wit...
ALL THE NATIONS. Proof that the "Mystery" does not mean blessing of Gentiles as such: but the secret concerning Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:32)....
_in thy seed_ See note on Genesis 12:3. The words might be also rendered "by thy seed." _be blessed_ Better, as R.V. marg., _bless themselves_. See notes on Genesis 12:3; Genesis 18:18;...
From E; but Genesis 22:15 are, probably, from another source, possibly R. As a piece of simple and vivid narrative, this passage from E's narrative is unsurpassed. SPECIAL NOTE ON THE SACRIFICE OF IS...
DISCOURSE: 37 ABRAHAM’S PROMISED SEED Genesis 22:18. _In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed._ THERE is nothing in man which can merit the divine favour: the promises of God to us...
IN THY SEED, &C.— To the observations heretofore made on this promise, let it be further remarked, that there is an increase of sense in these words; for God doth not only and simply say, _they shall...
PART THIRTY-FOUR THE STORY OF ABRAHAM: CONFIRMATION OF THE COVENANT Genesis 22:1-24 _The Sacrifice of Isaac_ (1-24) 1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unt...
_AND IN THY SEED SHALL ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED; BECAUSE THOU HAST OBEYED MY VOICE._ Because thou hast obeyed my voice - i:e, executed my command. Abraham's acceptance with God is repr...
22:18 themselves, (i-13) Or 'shall be blessed.' so ch. 26.4....
THE OFFERING OF ISAAC ON MOUNT MORIAH In 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 dep...
GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE GENESIS _ALUN OWEN_ CHAPTER 22 GOD TESTS ABRAHAM V1 After these things, God tested Abraham. God said to him, ‘Abraham’. And Abraham replied, ‘I am here.’ V2 God said, ‘Take...
God said, ‘I will do this because you have obeyed me.’ Compare this with Genesis 15:6. ‘Then Abram believed the *Lord. Therefore the *Lord considered that Abram was *righteous.’ So Abraham believed Go...
וְ הִתְבָּרֲכ֣וּ בְ זַרְעֲךָ֔ כֹּ֖ל גֹּויֵ֣י...
SACRIFICE OF ISAAC Genesis 22:1 THE sacrifice of Isaac was the supreme act of Abraham's life. The faith which had been schooled by so singular an experience and by so many minor trials was here perfe...
THE PROMISE SEALED WITH AN OATH Genesis 22:14 It was only at the last moment that the ram was shown and substituted. It is when we get to the mount of sacrifice that God's deliverance is seen. It was...
In this chapter we have the account of the seventh appearing of Jehovah to Abraham and it is that of his supreme testing and consequent bringing into fellowship with God. It must have been in many way...
"NOW I KNOW THAT YOU FEAR GOD" God then saw Abraham would obey no matter what the cost. The Angel of the Lord stayed him from killing Isaac. He then said, "Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anyt...
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 enem...
We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine mercy in Christ the Lord. We have had in fine the judgment of...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 22, 23, AND 24. But on this introduction of the heir, he necessarily becomes the main subject; and chapter 22 opens with it: "It came to pass after these thin...
AND IN THY SEED SHALL ALL NATIONS OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED,.... That is, in his one and principal seed, the Messiah, that should spring from him, Galatians 3:16, in whom all the elect of God, of all na...
1 Abraham is tempted to offer Isaac. 3 Hee giueth proofe of his faith and obedience. 11 The Angel stayeth him. 13 Isaac is exchanged with a ramme. 14 The place is called Iehouah-ijreh. 15 Abraham...
and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. A solemn declaration and prophecy, supported by the strongest oath which the Lord may swear, by Himsel...
The Blessing of the Lord Repeated...
TENTH SECTION _The sacrifice of Isaac. The sealing of the faith of Abraham. The completion and sealing of the Divine Promise_ GENESIS 22:1-19 1And it came to pass after these things [preparatory the...
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...
15-19 There are high declarations of God's favour to Abraham in this confirmation of the covenant with him, exceeding any he had yet been blessed with. Those that are willing to part with any thing f...
No text from Poole on this verse....
and brought us nigh, and the Advocate which keeps us nigh. Sin has been for ever obliterated from that platform on which God and the worshipper stand in hallowed fellowship. What was it which constitu...
Genesis 22:18 seed H2233 nations H1471 earth H776 blessed H1288 (H8694) because H834 H6118 obeyed H8085 ...
‘And the angel of Yahweh called to Abraham a second time out of heaven, and said, “By myself have I sworn, the word of Yahweh, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your onl...
Genesis 22:1. Abraham is the first, if not the greatest, of the heroes of the Hebrew people. A man dazed by life's illusions, a dreamer of strange dreams and a seer of impossible visions, he has yet a...
Genesis 22:15. _And the angel of the lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, and said, By myself have I sworn, saith the lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withh...
Genesis 22:1. _And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt-_ That is, «God did test or try»- Genesis 22:1. _Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he...
CONTENTS: Offering of Isaac. Abrahamic covenant again confirmed. CHARACTERS: God, Abraham, Isaac, angel. CONCLUSION: The man of faith must keep his eye on God, looking not at circumstances, nor pond...
Genesis 22:1. _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 birt...
_In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed_ BLESSING IN ABRAHAM’S SEED 1. There was to be a seed, a natural seed, including a spiritual seed, and this again including an individual...
_God did tempt Abraham_ THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM I. 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...
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 22:1 The conditional promises of Genesis 12:1 are now unconditionally guaranteed as a result of Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice his son. Put to the test, Abraham displays r...
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 22:15 BY MYSELF I HAVE SWORN. The oath concentrates on a single descendant of Abraham who will overcome HIS ENEMIES and bring blessing to all the nations of the ea
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 22:1. God did tempt Abraham.] Try, prove, or put to the test.— GENESIS 22:2. LAND OF MORIAH.] “A general phrase for the mountainous district of Jerusalem. But this _Moriah_ i...
EXPOSITION 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) than by i...
Now it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham (Genesis 22:1), Or tested Abraham or proved Abraham. "Let no man, when he is tempted, say that he is tempted of God: because God neve...
And in. See on ch. Genesis 12:3 Genesis 18:18 Genesis 26:4 Psalms 72:17 Acts 3:25
WHERE IS THE LAMB? Genesis 22:7 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The query in Genesis 22:7, which was asked by Isaac, was most natural. He was on his way with his father to the place of sacrifice, he was carrying...