Genesis 22:16 nasb — and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son,…

NASB

"and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son,"

— Genesis 22:16, NASB

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Genesis 22 — Context

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Then Abraham raised his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket by his horns; and Abraham went and took the ram and offered him up for a burnt offering in the place of his son.

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Abraham called the name of that place The LORD Will Provide, as it is said to this day, "In the mount of the LORD it will be provided."

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Then the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven,

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and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son,

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indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your seed shall possess the gate of their enemies.

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"In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice."

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So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham lived at Beersheba.

Genesis 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 22:16 say?
Genesis 22:16 in the NASB reads: “and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son,”
Where is Genesis 22:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 22:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 16.
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 22:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 22:16 in?
Genesis 22:16 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 22:16?
Genesis 22:16 reads (NASB): “and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son,” 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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