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Genesis 22:9
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And 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.
About Genesis 22:9
Few verses address The Altar in the Bible and Isaac in the Bible as directly as Genesis 22:9. This Old Testament passage from the law of Genesis has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Genesis 8:20
“And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.”
- Exodus 20:24
“An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.”
- 1 Kings 18:30
“And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broken down.”
- Exodus 27:1
“And thou shalt make an altar of shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof shall be three cubits.”
- Hebrews 13:10
“We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.”
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How to Apply Genesis 22:9
Pray through Genesis 22:9 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Altar in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.