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Genesis 22:16 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" and said, “‘I have sworn by myself,’ says the LORD, ‘because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son, "

Genesis 22:16

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14 Abraham called the name of that place “The LORD Will Provide”. As it is said to this day, “On the LORD’s mountain, it will be provided.”

15 The LORD’s angel called to Abraham a second time out of the sky,

16 and said, “‘I have sworn by myself,’ says the LORD, ‘because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son,

17 that I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your offspring greatly like the stars of the heavens, and like the sand which is on the seashore. Your offspring will possess the gate of his enemies.

18 All the nations of the earth will be blessed by your offspring, because you have obeyed my voice.’”

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Genesis 22:1

"After these things, God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” He said, “Here I am.”"

Genesis 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.”"

Genesis 22:3

"Abraham rose early in the morning, and saddled his donkey; and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son. He split the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went to the place of which God had told him."

Genesis 22:4

"On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place far off."

Genesis 22:5

"Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there. We will worship, and come back to you.”"

Genesis 22:6

"Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. He took in his hand the fire and the knife. They both went together."

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