Genesis 22:10

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 22:10

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And he reached out his hand and took hold of the sword, in order to sacrifice his son.

ERV

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

NHEB

Abraham reached out his hand, and took the knife to kill his son.

SMT

And Abraham will stretch out the hand and will take the knife to slaughter his son.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 22:10

AndAbrahamH85Proper Name MasculinestretchedforthH7971VerbhishandH3027Noun FeminineandtookH3947VerbtheknifeH3979Noun FemininetoslayH7819hissonH1121Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 22:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 22:10

Summary

Abraham raises knife to slay his son

Place

Moriah

Event

Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC