Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
Amplified
Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.”
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 Now after these things, God put Abraham to the test, and said to him, Abraham; and he said, Here am I. 2 And he said to him, Take your son, your dearly loved only son Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah and give him as a burned offering on one of the mountains of which I will give you knowledge.
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:2
And keep in mind the way by which the Lord your God has taken you through the waste land these forty years, so that he might make low your pride and put you to the test, to see what was in your heart and if you would keep his orders or not.
Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham made an offering of Isaac, when he was tested: and he with whom the agreement had been made gave up as an offering the only son of his body,
Genesis 22:11
But the voice of the angel of the Lord came from heaven, saying, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
Isaiah 6:8
And the voice of the Lord came to my ears, saying, Whom am I to send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I, send me.
1 Corinthians 10:13
You have been put to no test but such as is common to man: and God is true, who will not let any test come on you which you are not able to undergo; but he will make with the test a way out of it, so that you may be able to go through it.
James 1:12-14
There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.
James 2:21
Was not the righteousness of Abraham our father judged by his works, when he made an offering of Isaac his son on the altar?
1 Peter 1:7
So that the true metal of your faith, being of much greater value than gold (which, though it comes to an end, is tested by fire), may come to light in praise and glory and honour, at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
Genesis 22:7
Then Isaac said to Abraham, My father; and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, We have wood and fire here, but where is the lamb for the burned offering?
Exodus 3:4
And when the Lord saw him turning to one side to see, God said his name out of the tree, crying, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.
Exodus 15:25-26
And in answer to his prayer, the Lord made him see a tree, and when he put it into the water, the water was made sweet. There he gave them a law and an order, testing them;
Exodus 16:4
Then the Lord said to Moses, See, I will send down bread from heaven for you; and the people will go out every day and get enough for the day's needs; so that I may put them to the test to see if they will keep my laws or not.
Deuteronomy 8:16
Who gave you manna for your food in the waste land, a food which your fathers had never seen; so that your pride might be broken and your hearts tested for your good in the end;
Deuteronomy 13:3
Then give no attention to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God is testing you, to see if all the love of your heart and soul is given to him.
Judges 2:22
In order to put Israel to the test, and see if they will keep the way of the Lord, walking in it as their fathers did, or not.
2 Samuel 24:1
Again the wrath of the Lord was burning against Israel, and moving David against them, he said, Go, take the number of Israel and Judah.
2 Chronicles 32:31
However, in the business of the representatives sent by the rulers of Babylon to get news of the wonder which had taken place in the land, God gave up guiding him, testing him to see what was in his heart.
Proverbs 17:3
The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.