Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.”
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 proved Abraham, and said to him, Abraham. And he said, Here I am. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son, whom thou love, 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 shall remember all the way which LORD thy God has 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 would keep his commandments, or not.
Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham, being tested, offered Isaac. And he who received the promises offered his only begotten son,
Genesis 22:11
And the agent of LORD called to him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham. And he said, Here I am.
Isaiah 6:8
And I heard the voice of LORD, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, I am here, send me.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has taken you except is common to man. But God is faithful who will not allow you to be tempted above what ye are able, but with the temptation will also make the way to escape, to enable you to endure.
James 1:12-14
Blessed is a man who endures temptation, because, having become approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
James 2:21
Was not Abraham our father made righteous from works, having offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?
1 Peter 1:7
so that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perishes, and though proven by fire, may be found for praise and esteem and for glory at the revealing of Jesus Christ.
Genesis 22:7
And Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, and said, My father. And he said, Here I am, 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 LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here I am.
Exodus 15:25-26
And he cried to LORD. And LORD 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 LORD said to 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 did not know, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end.
Deuteronomy 13:3
thou shall not hearken to the words of that prophet, or to that dreamer of dreams, for LORD your God proves you, to know whether ye love LORD 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 LORD to walk in it, as their fathers kept it, or not.
2 Samuel 24:1
And again the anger of LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, Go, number Israel and Judah.
2 Chronicles 32:31
However in [the business of] the ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon, who sent to 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 LORD tries the hearts.