Genesis 22:11
Genesis 22:11 in Multiple Translations
Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied.
And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
And the angel of Jehovah called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
But the voice of the angel of the Lord came from heaven, saying, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
But the angel of the Lord shouted to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Yes, I'm here,” he replied.
But the Angel of the Lord called vnto him from heauen, saying, Abraham, Abraham. And he answered, Here am I.
And the messenger of Jehovah calleth unto him from the heavens, and saith, 'Abraham, Abraham;' and he saith, 'Here [am] I;'
The LORD’s angel called to him out of the sky, and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” He said, “Here I am.”
And the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham. And he said, Here am I.
And behold an angel of the Lord from heaven called to him, saying: Abraham, Abraham. And he answered: Here I am.
But an angel who was really Yahweh called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham! Abraham!” Abraham replied, “I’m here!”
but God’s angel messenger called out to him from heaven. He said, “Abraham, Abraham.” Abraham stopped, and he said, “Yes?”
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Genesis 22:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְרָ֨א
אֵלָ֜י/ו
מַלְאַ֤ךְ
יְהוָה֙
מִן
הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
אַבְרָהָ֣ם
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
הִנֵּֽנִ/י
וַ/יִּקְרָ֨א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵלָ֜י/ו
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
מַלְאַ֤ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַבְרָהָ֣ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הִנֵּֽנִ/י
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 22:11
וַ/יִּקְרָ֨א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
אֵלָ֜י/ו
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מַלְאַ֤ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אַבְרָהָ֣ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
אַבְרָהָ֑ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הִנֵּֽנִ/י
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part | Suff
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
Study Notes — Genesis 22:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 22:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 22:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 22:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 22:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
- Sermons on Genesis 22:11
Context — The LORD Provides the Sacrifice
9When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood.
10Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son.
11Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied.
12“Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me. ” 13Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son.Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 21:17 | Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies. |
| 2 | Exodus 3:4 | When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. |
| 3 | Genesis 16:9–10 | So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.” Then the angel added, “I will greatly multiply your offspring so that they will be too numerous to count.” |
| 4 | Acts 9:4 | He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” |
| 5 | Genesis 16:7 | Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. |
| 6 | Genesis 22:1 | Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. |
| 7 | Acts 26:14 | We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ |
| 8 | Genesis 22:16 | saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, |
| 9 | Genesis 22:12 | “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me. ” |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 3:10 | Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” |
Genesis 22:11 Summary
[In this verse, the angel of the LORD calls out to Abraham to stop him from sacrificing his son Isaac, as seen in Genesis 22:11. This shows that God is a God of mercy and compassion, who desires our obedience but also provides a way out of difficult situations (see Romans 8:32). Abraham's response of 'Here I am' demonstrates his willingness to obey God, even when it's hard. We can learn from Abraham's example and respond to God's call with a willing heart, trusting that He has our best interests in mind (see Jeremiah 29:11).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the angel of the LORD call out to Abraham twice?
The angel called out to Abraham twice, saying 'Abraham, Abraham,' to get his attention and to emphasize the importance of the message he was about to deliver, as seen in Genesis 22:11. This method of calling out a name twice is also seen in Luke 10:41, where Jesus says 'Martha, Martha.'
What is the significance of the angel of the LORD calling out from heaven?
The angel of the LORD calling out from heaven signifies God's direct intervention in human affairs, as seen in Genesis 22:11. This is reminiscent of God's voice coming from heaven in Matthew 3:17, where He says 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'
How did Abraham respond to the angel's call?
Abraham responded to the angel's call by saying 'Here I am,' which is a phrase of readiness and willingness to obey, as seen in Genesis 22:11. This response is similar to Isaiah's response in Isaiah 6:8, where he says 'Here am I. Send me!'
Reflection Questions
- What would I have done if I were in Abraham's shoes, and how would I have responded to the angel's call?
- What are some areas in my life where God is calling me to obedience, and how can I respond with a willing heart?
- How can I, like Abraham, demonstrate my faith and trust in God's plan, even when it's difficult to understand?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, and how can I apply that to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 22:11
And the Angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven,.... Not a created angel, but the eternal one, the Son of God, who perhaps appeared in an human form, and spoke with an articulate voice, as be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 22:11
And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. The angel of the Lord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
The angel of the Lord, i.e. Christ the Angel of the covenant, as appears from ,16. He repeats his name to prevent Abraham, whom he knew to be most expeditious in God’ s service, and just ready to give the deadly blow.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
Genesis 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here [am] I.Ver. 11. And said, Abraham, Abraham!] Twice, for haste’ s sake: yet not at all till the very instant. When the knife was up, the Lord came. God delights to bring his people to the mount, yea, to the very brow of the hill, till their feet slip, and then delivers them. He reserves his holy hand for a dead lift. Only be sure you look to your calling; for it was otherwise with Jephthah, whom St Augustine calls facinorosum et improbum , a lewd and naughty man, in his questions upon the Old Testament. What then would he have said to Thomas the Anabaptist, who beheaded his brother Leonard, in the sight of his parents, at Sangal in France, Anno 1526, pretending the example of Abraham? As did likewise those odious idolaters of old, that offered their children in sacrifice to Moloch in the valley of Hinnom; which was so called, because the poor child put into the arms of the red-hot image, was ðäñ, nohem, that is, roaring; or because the priests comforting the parents said, Jehenneh lach. "It shall be profitable or pleasant to thee," as Kimchi hath it. So, because Abraham planted a grove to serve God in, the devil, God’ s ape, set the blind heathens a work to plant a thicket near the altar of their god Priapus, whereinto his worshippers stepped when the sacrifice was ended, and there, like brute beasts promiscuously satisfied their lusts, thereby, as they conceived, best pleasing their god; which was the true cause, as it seems, that the true God commanded that no groves should be planted near the place of his worship; and if any were, they should be cut down.
Stumpt., lib. v. Condimentum erit tibi . - Falkut in Jerem.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
(11) The angel of the Lord.—Up to this point, the narrative had been Elohistic, but it is the angel of Jehovah who interferes to stop the sacrifice (see on Genesis 16:7).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
Verse 11. The angel of the Lord] The very person who was represented by this offering; the Lord Jesus, who calls himself Jehovah, Genesis 22:16, and on his own authority renews the promises of the covenant. HE was ever the great Mediator between God and man. See this point proved, Genesis 15:7.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 22:11
11. the angel of the Lord] See note on Genesis 16:11. Abraham, Abraham] For the reiteration of the name, denoting special earnestness, compare Genesis 46:2; Exodus 3:4; 1 Samuel 3:10; Acts 9:4. Abraham’s act is arrested at the last possible moment. The sacrifice of Isaac was practically completed, when the hand of Abraham raised the knife over his son. The moral surrender had been complete.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 22:11
11. The Angel of the Lord called — This climax of the faith of Abraham is worthy of the coming of the angel of Jehovah. On this name see note, chap. 16:7.
Sermons on Genesis 22:11
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God Will Provide Himself a Lamb by Bill Randles | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and the ultimate test of faith that he faced. The sermon begins by discussing the previous events in Abraham's life, in |
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The Incarnation of Christ by John Wright | John Wright emphasizes the significance of the Incarnation of Christ, explaining how it is foundational to the Christian faith. He reflects on the pre-incarnate manifestations of C |
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Pursuing Complete Surrender by Jon Couch | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a man who was transformed by encountering the Word of God. The man was in a desperate situation, contemplating suicide, b |
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2 Corinthians 1:12 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the exemplary faith and obedience of Abraham, highlighting his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac as a demonstration of his fear of God and trust |
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(Genesis) Genesis 17:19-27 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and God's promise to him. God assures Abraham that he will have a son, Isaac, and that through him, a great nation will |
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The Fear Nots of the Old and New Testament. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the recurring theme of 'Fear Not' throughout the Bible, illustrating how God's promises are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He highlights various instances where |
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The Word Brought Nigh to the Sorrowful by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes God's compassionate presence in times of sorrow, illustrating how He cares for even the most distressed individuals, like Hagar, and reassures them through |