Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham. And he said, Here am I.
New American Standard Bible
Now it came about after these things, that
King James Version
And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
Holman Bible
After these things God tested Abraham
“Here I am,” he answered.
International Standard Version
Sometime later, God tested Abraham. He called out to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass after these things, that God proved Abraham, and said to him, Abraham. And he said, Here I am.
Amplified
Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.”
Bible in Basic English
Now after these things, God put Abraham to the test, and said to him, Abraham; and he said, Here am I.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass after these things, that God tried Abraham, and said to him, Abraham! and he said, Here am I.
Julia Smith Translation
And it shall be after these words, and God tried Abraham, and he will say to him, Abraham: and he will say, Behold, here I.
King James 2000
And it came to pass after these things, that God did test Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here am I.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And it happened [that] after these things, God tested Abraham. And he said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I [am]."
Modern King James verseion
And it happened after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, Abraham! And he said, Behold me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
After these deeds, God did prove Abraham and said unto him, "Abraham." And he answered, "Here am I."
NET Bible
Some time after these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" Abraham replied.
New Heart English Bible
It happened after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham." He said, "Here I am."
The Emphasized Bible
And it cared to pass after these things, that God, did prove Abraham, - and he said unto him, Abraham! And he said Behold me!
Webster
And it came to pass after these things, that God tempted Abraham, and said to him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
World English Bible
It happened after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" He said, "Here I am."
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass after these things that God hath tried Abraham, and saith unto him, 'Abraham;' and he saith, 'Here am I.'
Themes
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Afflictions made beneficial » In trying our faith and obedience
Bible stories for children » The young man whom an angel saved
Communion » Instances of » Abraham
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » In offering isaac
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
Topics
Interlinear
Dabar
'elohiym
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 22:1
Prayers for Genesis 22:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Tests Abraham
1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham. And he said, Here am I. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son, whom thou lovest, even Isaac, and get thee into the land of Moriah. And offer him there for a burnt-offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:2
And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God hath led thee these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble thee, to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or not.
Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten'son ;
Genesis 22:11
And the angel of Jehovah called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham. And he said, Here I am.
Isaiah 6:8
And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me.
1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.
James 1:12-14
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.
James 2:21
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?
1 Peter 1:7
that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
Genesis 22:7
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father. And he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold, the fire and the wood. But where is the lamb for a burnt-offering?
Exodus 3:4
And when Jehovah saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.
Exodus 15:25-26
An he cried unto Jehovah; And Jehovah showed him a tree, and he cast it into the waters, and the waters were made sweet. There he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them;
Exodus 16:4
Then said Jehovah unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or not.
Deuteronomy 8:16
who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not; that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end:
Deuteronomy 13:3
thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or unto that dreamer of dreams: for Jehovah your God proveth you, to know whether ye love Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
Judges 2:22
that by them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of Jehovah to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.
2 Samuel 24:1
And again the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, Go, number Israel and Judah.
2 Chronicles 32:31
Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
Proverbs 17:3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.