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Genesis 22:7

What does Genesis 22:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 22:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 22:7 means

Isaac's innocent question pierces the heavy silence of their journey, addressing his father with deference: "My father." Abraham's tender reply, "Here am I, my son," underscores the deep affection between them. Isaac's observation of the fire and wood, combined with his query, "but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering?" reveals his understanding of the sacrificial practice and his unwitting ignorance of his own intended role. This question highlights the profound tension and Abraham's internal struggle, pushing the narrative toward its resolution.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Isaac said to Abraham, My father; and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, We have wood and fire here, but where is the lamb for the burned offering?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Isaac speaketh unto Abraham his father, and saith, `My father,' and he saith, `Here <FI>am<Fi> I, my son.' And he saith, `Lo, the fire and the wood, and where the lamb for a burnt-offering?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Isaac said to his father: My father. And he answered: What wilt thou, son? Behold, saith he, fire and wood: where is the victim for the holocaust?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Isaac spoke to 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 sheep for a burnt-offering?

Context

This verse occurs immediately after Abraham and Isaac begin their ascent alone, with Isaac carrying the wood. Isaac's question breaks the silence, revealing his awareness of the necessary components for sacrifice and his innocent lack of understanding of the situation. This exchange sets the stage for Abraham's pivotal and prophetic response, leading directly to the climax of the narrative on the mountain.

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.

v.7This passage

v.8And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son: so they went both of them together.

Cross references

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

  • John 18:11

    Jesus therefore said unto Peter, Put up the sword into the sheath: the cup which the Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

  • Exodus 12:3

    Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to their fathers’ houses, a lamb for a household:

  • Matthew 26:39

    And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

  • Romans 8:15

    For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

  • Genesis 8:20

    And Noah builded an altar unto Jehovah, and took of every clean beast, and of every clean bird, and offered burnt-offerings on the altar.

  • Matthew 26:42

    Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

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