Genesis 22:2
The Scripture
(2) And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
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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