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Book of Genesis - Chapter 22 - Verse 2

22:2
And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.

Meaning

This verse from the book of Genesis portrays a poignant moment in the story of Abraham and Isaac. God commands Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his loyalty and faith. This request demonstrates the ultimate test of Abraham's devotion to God, as he is asked to offer up his beloved son as a burnt offering. The specific mention of Isaac as "thy only son" emphasizes the significance of this act in the eyes of Abraham, as Isaac was the long-awaited child of promise. The journey to the land of Moriah and the selection of a specific mountain for the sacrifice add a sense of solemnity and purpose to the task at hand. The profound obedience displayed by Abraham in this passage is often interpreted as a symbol of unconditional faith and trust in God, even in the face of unimaginable sorrow and sacrifice.

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