Genesis 22:2

22:2 He said, “Now take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go into the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you of.”

Interlinear Add Note
Genesis 22:1–19

Old Testament carefully copied and affirmed by Jesus

Scribes who copied Old Testament texts followed strict guidelines when copying manuscripts, including the use of mathematical controls to make sure no errors had crept into the text. The Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the reliability of the text over a period of one thousand years. Jesus also affirmed the reliability of Scripture on many occasions.

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CCI Article
Genesis 22:1–18

200 Questions

Q185: Did Abraham ever travel to Mecca to offer a sacrifice at the Ka’aba?

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Genesis 22:1–14

Key Source: Sinlessness of Christ

Key Sources

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Genesis 22:2

The Bible describes God as a ‘composite’ unity

The Bible presents the oneness of God in a way that supports the doctrine of the Trinity by using a ‘composite’ unity that carries both the idea of the oneness of God who is at the same time a unity of persons.

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CCI Article
Genesis 22:2

The Command to Sacrifice his Son

Millat-a-Ibrahim: The True Faith of Abraham, John Gilchrist

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Booklet
Genesis 22:2–3

Promises: Abraham - The blessings of God

God chose Abraham purposefully, so that through him the Israelites would become God’s chosen people, to bless all peoples of the earth. God only gave a glimpse to Abraham what it means to offer his only son, and provided a ram as a ransom. Just as God provided a ram...

Promises

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Genesis 22:2

200 Questions

Q186: Was Abraham ready to offer up his only legitimate son Isaac as a sacrifice unto God?

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200 Questions
Genesis 22:2

A Contradiction?

Abraham had only one son?

Apparent Contradiction

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