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On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place far off.

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A Three-Day Test of Faith

The three-day journey was not just travel time; it was a profound test. Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill emphasize that this period proves Abraham's obedience was not a rash impulse. He had ample time to reconsider and deliberate, yet he remained resolute, demonstrating a deliberate and sustained faith in God's command.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 22:1–24

18th Century

Theologian

2. מריה morı̂yâh — “Moriah”; Samaritan: מוראה môr'âh; Septuagint, ὑψηλή hupsēlē — Onkelos, “w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 22:4

19th Century

Bishop

On the third day. —We may compare the patriarch's feelings during these two weary days of travel with those of Hagar as she wander…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Genesis 22:4

19th Century

Preacher

His was deliberate obedience; he could bear suspense, thinking over the whole matter for three days, and setting his face like a flint to obey his …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Genesis 22:4

16th Century

Theologian

And saw the place. He saw, indeed, with his eyes, the place which had previously been shown him in secret vision. But when it is said that…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 22:4

17th Century

Pastor

Then on the third day
After he had received the command from God, and from his setting out on his journey; for he ha…

Matthew Henry

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…

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