laid it: Isaiah 53:6; Matthew 8:17; Luke 24:26-27; John 19:17; 1 Peter 2:24
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Genesis 22:6
Genesis 22:6
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Genesis 22 — OverviewGenesis 22 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here the famous story of Abraham's offering up his son Isaac,
that is, his offering to offer him, which is justly looked upon as one
of the wonders of the church. Here is, I. The strange command which God…Genesis 22 — OverviewGenesis 22 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 22:1, Abraham is tempted to offer Isaac; Genesis 22:3, He gives proof of his faith and obedience; Genesis 22:11, The angel prevents him; Genesis 22:13, Isaac is exchanged for a ram; Genesis 22:14, The place is…Genesis 22 — OverviewGenesis 22 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter we have an account of an order given by God to Abraham to sacrifice his son, Ge 22:1; of his readiness to obey the will of God, he immediately preparing everything for that purpose, Ge 22:3, of the order…Genesis 22:3-10Genesis 22:3-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here Abraham's obedience to this severe command. Being tried,
he offered up Isaac, Heb. xi. 17. Observe,
I. The difficulties which he broke through in this act of obedience.
Much might have been objected…Genesis 22:6Genesis 22:6 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering,.... Which Josephus says was laid upon the ass, and carried by that; and if so, he took it from thence: but it is probable it was carried by his two servants, since it was…
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