Genesis 22:8
New International Version
Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together.

New Living Translation
“God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both walked on together.

English Standard Version
Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.

Berean Standard Bible
Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together.

King James Bible
And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

New King James Version
And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together.

New American Standard Bible
Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together.

NASB 1995
Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together.

NASB 1977
And Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Abraham said, “God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together.

Amplified Bible
Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself a lamb for the burnt offering.” So the two walked on together.

Christian Standard Bible
Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” Then the two of them walked on together.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” Then the two of them walked on together.

American Standard Version
And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son: so they went both of them together.

English Revised Version
And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son: so they went both of them together.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abraham answered, "God will provide a lamb for the burnt offering, Son." The two of them went on together.

Good News Translation
Abraham answered, "God himself will provide one." And the two of them walked on together.

International Standard Version
Abraham answered, "God will provide himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." The two of them went on together

Majority Standard Bible
Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together.

NET Bible
"God will provide for himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son," Abraham replied. The two of them continued on together.

New Heart English Bible
Abraham said, "God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son." So they both went together.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt-offering: so they went both of them together.

World English Bible
Abraham said, “God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they both went together.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Abraham says, “God provides for Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son”; and they go on both of them together.

Young's Literal Translation
and Abraham saith, 'God doth provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son;' and they go on both of them together.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abraham will say, God will see to himself the sheep for a burnt-offering my son: and they will go, they two together.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abraham said: God will provide himself a victim for an holocaust, my son. So they went on together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But Abraham said, “God himself will provide the victim for the holocaust, my son.” Thus they continued on together.

New American Bible
“My son,” Abraham answered, “God will provide the sheep for the burnt offering.” Then the two walked on together.

New Revised Standard Version
Abraham said, “God himself will provide the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son. So they went both of them together.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abraham said, “God will show himself the Lamb for a sacrifice, my son”, and they both went as one.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abraham said: 'God will provide Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son.' So they went both of them together.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abraam said, God will provide himself a sheep for a whole-burnt-offering, my son. And both having gone together,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Offering of Isaac
7Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 8Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together. 9When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood.…

Cross References
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Hebrews 11:17-19
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

1 Peter 1:19-20
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. / He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

John 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”

1 John 4:9-10
This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Revelation 5:12
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Exodus 12:3-7
Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. / If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly. / Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. ...

Leviticus 16:15-16
Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it. / So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities.

Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.

Psalm 22:1-18
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. / Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. ...

2 Chronicles 3:1
Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.


Treasury of Scripture

And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

Genesis 18:14
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

2 Chronicles 25:9
And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.

Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

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Genesis 22
1. Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.
3. He gives proof of his faith and obedience.
11. The angel prevents him.
13. Isaac is exchanged for a ram.
14. The place is called Jehovah-jireh.
15. Abraham is again blessed.
20. The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.














Abraham answered
The name "Abraham" is derived from the Hebrew "Avraham," meaning "father of many." This name change from Abram to Abraham signifies God's covenant with him to be the father of a multitude of nations (Genesis 17:5). Abraham's response here is a testament to his unwavering faith and trust in God's provision, even in the face of a seemingly impossible situation. His answer is not just to Isaac but also a declaration of faith that God will fulfill His promises.

God Himself
The Hebrew word for God here is "Elohim," a plural form that denotes majesty and power. This term is used throughout the Old Testament to emphasize God's supreme authority and creative power. By saying "God Himself," Abraham acknowledges that it is not by human means but by divine intervention that the need will be met. This phrase underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and His active role in the lives of His people.

will provide
The Hebrew verb "yireh" is used here, which means "to see" or "to provide." This is the root of the name "Jehovah Jireh," meaning "The Lord Will Provide," which Abraham later names the place (Genesis 22:14). This word choice highlights the belief that God sees the needs of His people and provides for them in His perfect timing. It is a reminder of God's foresight and provision, encouraging believers to trust in His plans.

the lamb
The mention of "the lamb" is significant both in the immediate context and in the broader biblical narrative. In the context of Genesis 22, it refers to the animal needed for the burnt offering. However, it also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the "Lamb of God," who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). This dual meaning enriches the text, pointing to God's ultimate provision for humanity's redemption.

for the burnt offering
The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was a sacrifice that was completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. This type of offering was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures as a way to atone for sin and seek favor from the deity. In the context of Genesis 22, it represents Abraham's willingness to surrender everything to God, even his beloved son Isaac. It is a powerful illustration of faith and obedience.

my son
The phrase "my son" emphasizes the personal and emotional aspect of the narrative. Isaac is not just a participant in the story; he is Abraham's beloved child, the son of promise through whom God's covenant was to be fulfilled. This highlights the depth of Abraham's faith, as he is willing to trust God with what is most precious to him. It also foreshadows the New Testament theme of God sacrificing His own Son for the salvation of humanity.

And the two of them walked on together
This phrase signifies unity and trust between Abraham and Isaac. Despite the uncertainty and potential fear, they continue their journey together, symbolizing a shared faith and commitment to God's will. It reflects the idea of walking in faith, trusting in God's provision even when the path is unclear. This unity is a model for believers, encouraging them to walk in faith and trust in God's promises, no matter the circumstances.

Verse 8. - And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: - the utterance of heroic faith rather than the language of pious dissimulation (vide on Ver. 5) - so they went both of them together. To see in this twice-repeated expression a type of the concurrence of the Father and the Son in the work of redemption (Wordsworth) is not exegesis.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abraham
אַבְרָהָ֔ם (’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

answered,
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“God
אֱלֹהִ֞ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

Himself
לּ֥וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

will provide
יִרְאֶה־ (yir·’eh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

the lamb
הַשֶּׂ֛ה (haś·śeh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat

for the burnt offering,
לְעֹלָ֖ה (lə·‘ō·lāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

my son.”
בְּנִ֑י (bə·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1121: A son

And the two
שְׁנֵיהֶ֖ם (šə·nê·hem)
Number - mdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

walked on
וַיֵּלְכ֥וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

together.
יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly


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