Genesis 22:9
The Scripture
(9) And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
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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