Genesis 22:4 bbe — And on the third day, Abraham, lifting up his eyes, saw the place a long way off.

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"And on the third day, Abraham, lifting up his eyes, saw the place a long way off."

— Genesis 22:4, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 22 — Context

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Now after these things, God put Abraham to the test, and said to him, Abraham; and he said, Here am I.

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And he said to him, Take your son, your dearly loved only son Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah and give him as a burned offering on one of the mountains of which I will give you knowledge.

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And Abraham got up early in the morning, and made ready his ass, and took with him two of his young men and Isaac, his son, and after the wood for the burned offering had been cut, he went on his way to the place of which God had given him word.

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And on the third day, Abraham, lifting up his eyes, saw the place a long way off.

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Then he said to his young men, Keep here with the ass; and I and the boy will go on and give worship and come back again to you.

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And Abraham put the wood for the burned offering on his son's back, and he himself took the fire and the knife in his hand, and the two of them went on together.

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Then Isaac said to Abraham, My father; and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, We have wood and fire here, but where is the lamb for the burned offering?

Genesis 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 22:4 say?
Genesis 22:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And on the third day, Abraham, lifting up his eyes, saw the place a long way off.”
Where is Genesis 22:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 22:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 4.
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 22:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 22:4 in?
Genesis 22:4 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 22:4?
Genesis 22:4 reads (BBE): “And on the third day, Abraham, lifting up his eyes, saw the place a long way off.” 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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