Genesis 22 - Introduction

A.M. 2132. B.C. 1872.

We have here,

(1,) The strange command which God gave to Abraham, Genesis 22:1.

(2,) Abraham's strange obedience to this command, Genesis 22:3.

(3,) The strange issue of this trial. 1, The sacrificing of Isaac was countermanded, Genesis 22:11; Genesis 22:2, Another sacrifice was provided, Genesis 22:13; Genesis 22:3, The covenant was renewed with Abraham hereupon, Genesis 22:15.

(4,) An account of some of Abraham's relations, Genesis 22:20.