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Genesis 22:14 · KJV

"And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen."

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Passage Context

12And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
13And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.
14And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
15And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
16And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

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Reflection Questions

1

How have you experienced God's provision in your life?

2

What does the name Jehovah-jireh mean for your understanding of God?

3

When have you seen a situation turn around because of faith?

Life Application

faith

Recognize and thank God for His provisions in your life.

gratitude

Keep a journal of instances where you have seen God's provision.

People in This Verse

AbrahamBoth

The patriarch of Israel, known for his faith in God's promises. He is considered the father of many nations.

First appearance: Genesis 12:1

Places in This Verse

Mount Moriah(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

A significant location in biblical history, known for the binding of Isaac and later the location of the Temple.

Connection to Jesus

typology

Abraham's act of faith in providing a sacrifice foreshadows God's provision of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

See also: John 3:16

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