Genesis 22:14 bbe — And Abraham gave that place the name Yahweh-yireh: as it is said to this day, In the mountain the Lord is seen.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Genesis 22:14, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Genesis 22:14 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Genesis 22 — Context

11

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

12

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.

13

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.

14

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

15

And the voice of the angel of the Lord came to Abraham a second time from heaven,

16

Saying, I have taken an oath by my name, says the Lord, because you have done this and have not kept back from me your dearly loved only son,

17

That I will certainly give you my blessing, and your seed will be increased like the stars of heaven and the sand by the seaside; your seed will take the land of those who are against them;

Genesis 22:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 22:14 say?
Genesis 22:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Abraham gave that place the name Yahweh-yireh: as it is said to this day, In the mountain the Lord is seen.”
Where is Genesis 22:14 in the Bible?
Genesis 22:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 14.
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 22:14.
What translation should I read Genesis 22:14 in?
Genesis 22:14 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 22:14?
Genesis 22:14 reads (BBE): “And Abraham gave that place the name Yahweh-yireh: as it is said to this day, In the mountain the Lord is seen.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2