Genesis 22:5
“And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abraham said unto the young men, abide you here with the ass,.... At the place from whence he had his first sight of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 22:1-24
- Abraham Was Tested 2. מריה morı̂yâh, “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה môr'âh; “Septuagint,” ὑψηλή hupsēlē, Onkelos,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I and the lad will go and come again - How could Abraham consistently with truth say this, when he knew he was going to…
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
I and the lad Abraham's words are either intended to conceal his intention; or they imply hope, against all hope. "Come…