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Genesis 22:10

King James Version (KJV)

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And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.

Genesis 22:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 22:10

Theological / Devotional

Took the knife. Having laid the bound victim upon the wood, Abraham was ready for the last act, the slaying of his son and setting fire to the pile of wood. As a type of the perfect Lamb of God, Isaac offered no resistance and voiced no complaint (see Isa. 53:7).

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