Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.
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Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said to God, “Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!”
Genesis 22:1
Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.”
2 Samuel 18:33 The king was deeply moved and went to the upper room over the gate and wept [in sorrow]. And this is what he said as he walked: “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! How I wish that I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
Matthew 10:37 “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.
Hebrews 12:11
For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose].
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Genesis 25:5
Now Abraham gave everything that he had to Isaac;