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Genesis 22:16

God used the words ‘by myself’ in this promise. These words meant that the promise was absolutely firm. God does not change and therefore the promise will not change. And these words meant that the promise was a very important one. God had not used these words before. He used them on only 3 other occasions in the Old Testament (the first part of the Bible). (For more explanation of this, see Hebrews 6:13-18.)

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See also Genesis 22:16 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Genesis 22:16. _BY MYSELF HAVE I SWORN_] So we find that the person who was called the _angel of the Lord_ is here called _Jehovah_; Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:2. An oath or an appeal to...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    - Abraham Was Tested 2. מריה _morı̂yâh_, “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה _môr'âh_; “Septuagint,” ὑψηλή _hupsēlē_, Onkelos, “worship.” Some take the word to be a simple derivative, as the Septuagint...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    CHAPTER 22 THE TESTING OF ABRAHAM _ 1. God's command (Genesis 22:1)_ 2. Abraham's obedience (Genesis 22:3) 3. Isaac's question and Abraham's answer (Genesis 22:7) 4. Isaac upon the altar ...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    ABRAHAM OBEYS THE DIVINE COMMAND TO SACRIFICE ISAAC, AND IS REWARDED BY THE SPARING OF HIS SON. The main narrative (Genesis 22:1) is from E, and the story, which is a literary masterpiece, is told wit...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. In this section the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    SWORN. This oath is the foundation of Israel's blessings (Genesis 24:7; Genesis 26:3; Genesis 50:24.Exodus 13:5;...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _By myself have I sworn_ Cf. Exodus 32:13; Isaiah 45:23; Hebrews 6:13-17. The remembrance of this oath is frequently invoked, cf. Genesis 24

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    From E; but Genesis 22:15 are, probably, from another source, possibly R. As a piece of simple and vivid narrative, this passage from E's narrative is unsurpassed. SPECIAL NOTE ON THE SACRIFICE OF IS...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    BY MYSELF HAVE I SWORN, SAITH THE LORD— This passage clearly proves what we have before observed, that this _Angel,_ or _Messenger,_ was the _Jehovah,_ or the second Divine Person, who appeared to the...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PART THIRTY-FOUR THE STORY OF ABRAHAM: CONFIRMATION OF THE COVENANT Genesis 22:1-24 _The Sacrifice of Isaac_ (1-24) 1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unt...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _AND THE ANGEL OF THE LORD CALLED UNTO ABRAHAM OUT OF HEAVEN THE SECOND TIME,_ The angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time. If there could be any doubt as to the character...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    22:16 saith (h-7) The Hebrew word introduces an oracular discourse; cf. Numbers 24:3 ,Numbers 24:4 ,Numbers 24:15 ,Numbers 24:16 . As...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    THE OFFERING OF ISAAC ON MOUNT MORIAH In this narrative we have the crowning proof that Abraham was willing to resign all that was dearest to him at the bidding of God, even that son on whose life dep...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    BY MYSELF HAVE I SWORN, SAITH THE LORD (JEHOVAH). — This solemn interposition of an oath (Hebrews 6:17), of which the present is the sole instance in Holy Scripture, plainly indicates that this trial...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    וַ יֹּ֕אמֶר בִּ֥י נִשְׁבַּ֖עְתִּי נְאֻם ־יְהוָ֑ה...

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    SACRIFICE OF ISAAC Genesis 22:1 THE sacrifice of Isaac was the supreme act of Abraham's life. The faith which had been schooled by so singular an experience and by so many minor trials was here perfe...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    THE PROMISE SEALED WITH AN OATH Genesis 22:14 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...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    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 way...

  • Gary Hampton Commentaries

    "NOW I KNOW THAT YOU FEAR GOD" God then saw Abraham would obey no matter what the cost. The Angel of the Lord stayed him from killing Isaac. He then said, "Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anyt...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    And said, By (h) myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son]: (h) Signifying, that there is none greater then he....

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

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

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thi...

  • Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly

    We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine mercy in Christ the Lord. We have had in fine the judgment of...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 22, 23, AND 24. But on this introduction of the heir, he necessarily becomes the main subject; and chapter 22 opens with it: "It came to pass after these thin...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    AND SAID, BY MYSELF HAVE I SWORN, SAITH THE LORD,.... Which Aben Ezra observes is a great oath, and abides for ever; for because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself, his own nature, perf...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    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]: Ver. 16. _By myself have I sworn._] God swears for the furthe...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Abraham is tempted to offer Isaac. 3 Hee giueth proofe of his faith and obedience. 11 The Angel stayeth him. 13 Isaac is exchanged with a ramme. 14 The place is called Iehouah-ijreh. 15 Abraham...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    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,...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    The Blessing of the Lord Repeated...

  • Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures

    TENTH SECTION _The sacrifice of Isaac. The sealing of the faith of Abraham. The completion and sealing of the Divine Promise_ GENESIS 22:1-19 1And it came to pass after these things [preparatory the...

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH The time comes when God gives to Abraham one of the most sever trials of faith possible. When He calls his name, Abraham is fully alert and responsive, "Here I am." Surely...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    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 f...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    BY MYSELF HAVE I SWORN: so the Lord swears _by his name,_ JEREMIAH 44:26; _by his soul, _ in the Hebrew text, JEREMIAH 51:14; _by his holiness,_ AMOS 4:2; which is the same with _by himself_ he

  • Notes on the Pentateuch by Charles Henry Mackintosh

    and brought us nigh, and the Advocate which keeps us nigh. Sin has been for ever obliterated from that platform on which God and the worshipper stand in hallowed fellowship. What was it which constitu...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Genesis 22:16 said H559 (H8799) sworn H7650 (H8738) says H5002 (H8803) LORD H3068 because H3282...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    ‘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 onl...

  • Sermon Bible Commentary

    Genesis 22:1. Abraham is the first, if not the greatest, of the heroes of the Hebrew people. A man dazed by life's illusions, a dreamer of strange dreams and a seer of impossible visions, he has yet a...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    Genesis 22:15. _And the angel of the lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, and said, By myself have I sworn, saith the lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withh...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    Genesis 22:1. _And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt-_ That is, «God did test or try»- Genesis 22:1. _Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Offering of Isaac. Abrahamic covenant again confirmed. CHARACTERS: God, Abraham, Isaac, angel. CONCLUSION: The man of faith must keep his eye on God, looking not at circumstances, nor pond...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    Genesis 22:1. _God did tempt Abraham,_ who had now attained the height of all his earthly joys; and seen in Isaac the long-suspended promises fulfilled. He saw nature aided by divine power in his birt...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _By Myself have I sworn_ GOD HIMSELF THE FOUNDATION OF OUR HOPES “By Myself have I sworn. ” By Himself God swears to us; by His power, His tenderness, His sympathy, He assures our hearts. 1. If we...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _God did tempt Abraham_ THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF ABRAHAM WHEN THIS TRIAL CAME. His hope was set on Isaac as the medium through which God’s promise could be fulfilled, and he had...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 22:1 The conditional promises of Genesis 12:1 are now unconditionally guaranteed as a result of Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice his son. Put to the test, Abraham displays r...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 22:15 BY MYSELF I HAVE SWORN. The oath concentrates on a single descendant of Abraham who will overcome HIS ENEMIES and bring blessing to all the nations of the ea

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 22:16 BECAUSE YOU... HAVE NOT WITHHELD YOUR SON, YOUR ONLY SON. Abraham’s actions prove his faith (see Romans 4:3,...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 22:1. God did tempt Abraham.] Try, prove, or put to the test.— GENESIS 22:2. LAND OF MORIAH.] “A general phrase for the mountainous district of Jerusalem. But this _Moriah_ i...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION GENESIS 22:1 AND IT CAMS TO PASS—the alleged mythical character of the present narrative (De Wette, Bohlen) is discredited not more by express Scripture statement (Hebrews 11:17) than by i...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Now it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham (Genesis 22:1), Or tested Abraham or proved Abraham. "Let no man, when he is tempted, say that he is tempted of God: because God neve...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    Genesis 12:2 Psalms 105:9 Isaiah 45:23 Jeremiah 49:13 Jeremiah 51

  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

    WHERE IS THE LAMB? Genesis 22:7 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...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Because thou hast done this thing, and hast not with — held thy son, thine only son — He lays a mighty emphasis upon that, and Genesis 22:18, praises it as an act of obedience, in it thou hast obeyed...

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