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Genesis 22:5

What does Genesis 22:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 22:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 22:5 means

Abraham instructs his young men to wait with the donkey, emphasizing that he and Isaac will proceed further alone for the act of worship. His statement, "we will worship, and come again to you," holds profound significance. It reveals Abraham's deep faith that both he and Isaac would return, despite the command to sacrifice Isaac. This declaration hints at Abraham's belief in God's power to raise the dead or to provide a substitute, demonstrating his profound trust in God's ability to fulfill His promises even in seemingly impossible circumstances.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship, and come again to you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship, and come again to you.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then he said to his young men, Keep here with the ass; and I and the boy will go on and give worship and come back again to you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Abraham saith unto his young men, `Remain by yourselves here with the ass, and I and the youth go yonder and worship, and turn back unto you.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he said to his young men: Stay you here with the ass; I and the boy will go with speed as far as yonder, and after we have worshipped, will return to you.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Abraham said to his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.

Context

This verse follows Abraham's sighting of the appointed place and precedes his solitary ascent with Isaac. It separates Abraham and Isaac from the servants, highlighting the deeply personal and private nature of the impending trial. Abraham's words here are crucial, offering a glimpse into his unwavering faith in God's promises, even as he prepares to obey the command, setting up the poignant father-son interaction that follows.

v.4On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.

v.5This passage

v.6And Abraham took the wood of the burnt-offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took in his hand the fire and the knife; and they went both of them together.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hebrews 11:19

    accounting that God is able to raise up, even from the dead; from whence he did also in a figure receive him back.

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