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Genesis 22:7 · KJV

"And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
6And 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.
7And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when you feel uncertain about God's plans?

2

What does Isaac's trust in Abraham teach you about family relationships?

3

When have you had to ask difficult questions in your faith journey?

Life Application

family

Encourage open communication with family members about faith and concerns.

trust

Reflect on ways you can trust God even when you don't understand His plans.

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

IsaacOT

The son of Abraham and Sarah, known for his role in the Abrahamic covenant. He represents the next generation of God's promise.

First appearance: Genesis 21:3

Connection to Jesus

typology

Isaac's question about the lamb for the offering prefigures Jesus as the ultimate sacrificial Lamb provided by God.

See also: John 1:29

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