Genesis 22:10

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son.”

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BSBPD

“Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Abraham putteth forth his hand, and taketh the knife--to slaughter his son.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 22:10 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Isaiah 53:6We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.
  2. Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,
  3. James 2:21Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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