Genesis 22:11 web — The angel of Yahweh called to him out of the sky, and said, "Abraham, Abraham!" He said, "Here I am."

World English Bible

"The angel of Yahweh called to him out of the sky, and said, "Abraham, Abraham!" He said, "Here I am.""

— Genesis 22:11, World English Bible

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Genesis 22 — Context

8

Abraham said, "God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son." So they both went together.

9

They came to the place which God had told him of. Abraham built the altar there, and laid the wood in order, bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, on the wood.

10

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

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The angel of Yahweh called to him out of the sky, and said, "Abraham, Abraham!" He said, "Here I am."

12

He said, "Don't lay your hand on the boy, neither do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me."

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Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and saw that behind him was a ram caught in the thicket by his horns. Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering instead of his son.

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Abraham called the name of that place Yahweh Will Provide. As it is said to this day, "On Yahweh's mountain, it will be provided."

Genesis 22:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 22:11 say?
Genesis 22:11 in the World English Bible reads: “The angel of Yahweh called to him out of the sky, and said, "Abraham, Abraham!" He said, "Here I am."”
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 (WEB): “The angel of Yahweh called to him out of the sky, and said, "Abraham, Abraham!" He said, "Here I am."” 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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