Genesis 22:16

And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

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Other Translations for Genesis 22:16

BSB

saying, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son,

AKJV

And said, By myself have I sworn, said the LORD, for because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son:

CPDV

"By my own self, I have sworn, says the Lord. Because you have done this thing, and have not spared your only begotten son for my sake,

ERV

and said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

NHEB

and said, "I have sworn by myself, "says the LORD, "because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son, from me,

SMT

And he will say, By myself did I swear, says Jehovah, for because that thou didst this word, and didst not spare thy son, thine only.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 22:16

AndsaidH559VerbBymyselfhaveIswornH7650 saithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NameforbecauseH834 thouH3282hastdoneH6213VerbthisthingH1697Noun MasculineandhastnotH3808Adverb withheldH2820VerbthysonH1121Noun MasculinethineonlyH3173son

Commentary for Genesis 22:16

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

Overview of Genesis 22:16

Summary

Divine oath confirms reward for unwavering dedication

Place

Mount Moriah

Event

Divine oath sworn

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC