Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:12
12. Lay not thine hand upon the lad That is, for the purpose of slaying him . “God did not seek the slaying of Isaac in fact, but only the implicit surrender of the lad, in mind and heart . But if all mental reservation, every refuge of flesh and blood, all mere appearance and self-delusion were to be avoided, this surrender could only be accomplished in the shape in which it was actually required. If it was to be wholly an act of faith left to its own energies, without any other point... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 22:11
11. The Angel of the Lord called This climax of the faith of Abraham is worthy of the coming of the angel of Jehovah . On this name see note, chap . 16:7 . It is appropriate that the interruption and the countermand of the words of the Elohim of Genesis 22:1 (note) come from the angel of the covenant, who in the fulness of times will, on this same mountain, lay down his life a ransom for many . Abraham, Abraham This repetition of Abraham’s name gives an intense liveliness to the scene,... read more