Genesis 22:17
The Scripture
(17) That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Abraham is commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on a mountain, but Isaac doubts his father's willingness. Abraham obeys, yet God halts the plan and provides a ram as a substitute, saving Isaac's life. The chapter illustrates God's faithfulness and Abraham's profound faith.
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