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An Act of Total Obedience
All commentators agree that Abraham's action was not symbolic or hesitant. He stretched out his hand and took the knife with the full intention of obeying God's command. John Gill notes this was carrying his obedience to the 'last extremity,' showing his faith was genuine and complete in his heart and mind.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 22:1–24
18th Century
Theologian
2. מריה morı̂yâh — “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה môr'âh; Septuagint, ὑψηλή hupsēlē — Onkelos, “w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 22:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
And laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood. And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took th…
John Gill
On Genesis 22:10
17th Century
Pastor
And Abraham stretched forth his hand
All things being ready for execution, the altar built, the wood laid on it, the…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 22:3–10
17th Century
Minister
Never was any gold tried in so hot a fire. Who but Abraham would not have argued with God? Such would have been the thought of a weak heart; but Ab…