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 might live before you!"
Genesis 22:1
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here am I."
2 Samuel 18:33
And the king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he went, he said, "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!"
Matthew 10:37
Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
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Genesis 25:5
Abraham gave all he had to Isaac.