genesis-22:16-17,-hebrews-6:13

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:16

Own self; as he could not swear by any one greater. (Hebrews vi. 13; Jeremias xxii. 5.) read more

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 22:17

Stars and dust, comprising the just and sinners. --- Gates, shall judge and rule. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:15-19

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 for God, shall have it made up to them with unspeakable advantage. The promise, ver. Genesis 22:18, doubtless points at the Messiah, and the grace of the gospel. Hereby we know the loving-kindness of God our Saviour towards sinful man, in that he hath not withheld his Son, his only Son, from us.... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 22:15-19

The Blessing of the Lord Repeated v. 15. And the Angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, v. 16. and said, By Myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, v. 17. 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 seashore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; v. 18. and in thy seed... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Genesis 22:1-19

TENTH SECTIONThe sacrifice of Isaac. The sealing of the faith of Abraham. The completion and sealing of the Divine Promise Genesis 22:1-191And it came to pass after these things [preparatory thereto, that God [Elohim] did tempt1 Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: 2and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah [shown or provided of Jehovah];2 and offer him there for a burnt offering3 upon one of the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 22:14-24

the Promise Sealed with an Oath Genesis 22:14-24 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 when Pharaoh had almost overtaken Israel that their way was cleft through the Red Sea. It was in the early dawn that Jesus came walking on the water. The angel delivered Peter just before the time of his execution. God is never a moment too soon, or too late. What an outburst of blessing! It... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 22:1-24

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 ways a desolating trial, without apparent reason, coming suddenly and without explanation. Nevertheless, it is the story of the triumph of faith. Abraham passed through the fiercest fire and endured the greatest pressure as his faith was put to the most tremendous strain. The statement that "God did... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Genesis 22:7-24

Where Is the Lamb? Genesis 22:7-24 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 the wood, and his father was carrying the fire and the knife; as they journeyed along the way, Isaac said, "Behold the fire and, the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering?" Abraham's reply was, "My son, God will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt-offering." The typical meaning of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:15-18

‘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 only son, that in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven and as the sand which is on the sea shore, and your seed shall possess the gate of his enemies, and in your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:1-19

Genesis 22:1-Psalms : . Abraham Obeys the Divine Command to Sacrifice Isaac, and is Rewarded by the Sparing of his Son.— The main narrative ( Genesis 22:1-1 Chronicles :) is from E, and the story, which is a literary masterpiece, is told with a reticence more effective than any detailed exposition of the tragedy implicit in it could have been. The pathos of the son’ s question in Genesis 22:7, the father’ s answer in Genesis 22:8, is unsurpassable. And the racked feelings of the father, the... read more