Genesis 22:6
“And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering,.... Which Josephus (a) says was laid upon the ass, and carried by that;…
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
Took the wood - and laid it upon Isaac - Probably the mountain-top to which they were going was too difficult to be…
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
laid it upon Isaac Isaac carries the heavy weight of the wood; Abraham, the more dangerous burden of the fire (i.e. a…