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NASB | Genesis 22:2 He said, "Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 22:2 God said, "Take now your son, your only son [of promise], whom you love, Isaac, and go to the region of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you." |
Subject: Why did God tell Abraham to kill his son |
Bible Note: bibleman, We do know God cannot be tempted with evil nor does He tempt anyone (James 1:13). This is clear teaching in the scriptures. This verse alone should teach you that your heart and mind are in conflict with what the word is teaching you regarding Abraham and Isaac if you view it as an act of evil. Genesis 22:1 (NASB) Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." Hebrews 11:17-19 (NASB) 11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; 11:18 it was he to whom it was said, "IN ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE CALLED." 11:19 He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which he also received him back as a type. Clearly, God tested Abraham! He did not tempt him with evil as you see it. If you cannot reconcile the difference you will continue to stumble over it. The test was Abraham's obedience... Genesis 22:12 (NASB) He said, "Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me." And something to keep in mind. God was not surprised by what Abraham did. Abraham was the one being tested and it was Abraham who proved to God that he would be obedient even if it meant sacrificing his son. God then reminded Abraham of His promise/blessing because of his obedience. The test was not so God could find out what Abraham would do! The test was so that Abraham would find out what he would do. It was to strengthen Abraham's faith. Steve |