Genesis 22:10

“And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.”

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Abraham stretched forth his hand,.... All things being ready for execution, the altar built, the wood laid on it,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 22:1-24

- Abraham Was Tested 2. מריה morı̂yâh, “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה môr'âh; “Septuagint,” ὑψηλή hupsēlē, Onkelos,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 22:3-10

We have here Abraham's obedience to this severe command. Being tried, he offered up Isaac, Heb 11:17. Observe,

I. The…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

slay The technical sacrificial word for killing the victim by cutting its throat.

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