Genesis 22:11 bbe — But the voice of the angel of the Lord came from heaven, saying, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.

Bible in Basic English

"But the voice of the angel of the Lord came from heaven, saying, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I."

— Genesis 22:11, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 22 — Context

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And Abraham said, God himself will give the lamb for the burned offering: so they went on together.

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And they came to the place of which God had given him knowledge; and there Abraham made the altar and put the wood in place on it, and having made tight the bands round Isaac his son, he put him on the wood on the altar.

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And stretching out his hand, Abraham took the knife to put his son to death.

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But the voice of the angel of the Lord came from heaven, saying, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.

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And he said, Let not your hand be stretched out against the boy to do anything to him; for now I am certain that the fear of God is in your heart, because you have not kept back your son, your only son, from me.

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And lifting up his eyes, Abraham saw a sheep fixed by its horns in the brushwood: and Abraham took the sheep and made a burned offering of it in place of his son.

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And Abraham gave that place the name Yahweh-yireh: as it is said to this day, In the mountain the Lord is seen.

Genesis 22:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 22:11 say?
Genesis 22:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the voice of the angel of the Lord came from heaven, saying, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.”
Where is Genesis 22:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 22:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 11.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 22:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 22:11 in?
Genesis 22:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 22:11?
Genesis 22:11 reads (BBE): “But the voice of the angel of the Lord came from heaven, saying, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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