Genesis 22:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 22:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 22:1 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, her..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 22:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. Behold...: Heb. Behold me”
— Genesis 22:1 (KJV)
Genesis 22:1 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 22:1
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 22:1: came, pass, after
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Genesis 22:1: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 22:1: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 22:1: came, pass, these
“Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits. instructed: Heb. founded”
Shares key themes with Genesis 22:1: after, these, things
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