Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and said, “I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, New Living Translation “This is what the LORD says: Because you have obeyed me and have not withheld even your son, your only son, I swear by my own name that English Standard Version and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, Berean Standard Bible saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, King James Bible 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: New King James Version and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son— New American Standard Bible and said, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, NASB 1995 and said, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, NASB 1977 and said, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son, Legacy Standard Bible and said, “By Myself I have sworn, declares Yahweh, because you have done this thing and have not spared your son, your only one, Amplified Bible and said, “By Myself (on the basis of Who I Am) I have sworn [an oath], declares the LORD, that since you have done this thing and have not withheld [from Me] your son, your only son [of promise], Christian Standard Bible and said, “By myself I have sworn,” this is the LORD’s declaration: “Because you have done this thing and have not withheld your only son, Holman Christian Standard Bible and said, “By Myself I have sworn,” this is the LORD’s declaration: “Because you have done this thing and have not withheld your only son, American Standard Version and said, By myself have I sworn, saith Jehovah, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, Contemporary English Version You were willing to offer your only son to the LORD, and so he makes you this solemn promise, English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation and said, "I am taking an oath on my own name, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son, Good News Translation "I make a vow by my own name--the LORD is speaking--that I will richly bless you. Because you did this and did not keep back your only son from me, International Standard Version and said, "I have taken an oath to swear by myself," declares the LORD, "that since you have carried this out and have not withheld your only unique son, NET Bible and said, "'I solemnly swear by my own name,' decrees the LORD, 'that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, New Heart English Bible 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, Webster's Bible Translation And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thy only son: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblesaying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, World English Bible and said, “‘I have sworn by myself,’ says Yahweh, ‘because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand says, “I have sworn by Myself—a declaration of YHWH—that because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only one, Young's Literal Translation and saith, 'By Myself I have sworn -- the affirmation of Jehovah -- that because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only one -- Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBy my own self have I sworn, saith the Lord: because thou hast done this thing, and hast not spared thy only begotten son for my sake: Catholic Public Domain Version “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, New American Bible and said: “I swear by my very self—oracle of the LORD—that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your son, your only one, New Revised Standard Version and said, “By myself I have sworn, says the LORD: Because you have done this, and have not withheld your son, your only son, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd said, I have sworn by myself, says the LORD, for because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, from me, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said, “By myself I have sworn, says LORD JEHOVAH, because you have made this response and you have not kept back your son, your only one, from me: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and said: 'By Myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, Brenton Septuagint Translation I have sworn by myself, says the Lord, because thou hast done this thing, and on my account hast not spared thy beloved son, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sacrifice Averted…15And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time, 16saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, 17I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies.… Cross References Hebrews 6:13-14 When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” James 2:21-23 Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. Romans 4:16-22 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. / As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist. / Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” ... Galatians 3:16-18 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. / What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. / For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise. Hebrews 11:17-19 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Luke 1:73 the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us Acts 3:25 And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ Galatians 3:8-9 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” / So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Exodus 32:13 Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” Genesis 12:2-3 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 15:5-6 And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” / Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Genesis 17:16-19 And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” / Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?” / And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live under Your blessing!” ... Genesis 18:18 Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed. Treasury of Scripture 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: Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: Psalm 105:9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; Isaiah 45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Jump to Previous Dearly Declares Kept Oath Swear Sworn WithheldJump to Next Dearly Declares Kept Oath Swear Sworn WithheldGenesis 22 1. Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.3. He gives proof of his faith and obedience. 11. The angel prevents him. 13. Isaac is exchanged for a ram. 14. The place is called Jehovah-jireh. 15. Abraham is again blessed. 20. The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah. saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, This phrase emphasizes the gravity and certainty of God's promise. In ancient times, oaths were often sworn by something greater than oneself, but God swears by Himself, indicating His supreme authority and the unchangeable nature of His word. This is a rare occurrence in Scripture, highlighting the importance of the promise. Hebrews 6:13-14 references this event, underscoring the reliability of God's promises. The use of "declares the LORD" affirms the divine origin and authority of the statement. that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, who demonstrated his faith and obedience to God by being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. 2. Isaac Abraham's son, whom God asked Abraham to offer as a burnt offering, symbolizing the promise and future of Abraham's lineage. 3. Mount Moriah The location where God instructed Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, later associated with the site of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who tests Abraham's faith and provides a ram as a substitute for Isaac. 5. The Angel of the LORD A divine messenger who intervenes to stop Abraham from sacrificing Isaac and delivers God's promise. Teaching Points Faith and ObedienceAbraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac demonstrates the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when His commands are difficult to understand. God's Provision Just as God provided a ram in place of Isaac, He provides for our needs and offers Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Covenant Faithfulness God's oath to bless Abraham because of his obedience underscores His faithfulness to His promises and His desire for a relationship with His people. Testing and Growth Trials and tests of faith, like Abraham's, are opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. Symbolism of Sacrifice The near-sacrifice of Isaac foreshadows the sacrificial death of Jesus, highlighting themes of substitution and redemption. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22Who were the sons of Abraham? Who is Jacob, also known as Israel? Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac as a test if He already knew Abraham’s heart? If God is omnipotent, why does He need to swear by Himself to carry out judgment (Amos 6:8)? (16) By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord (Jehovah).--This solemn interposition of an oath (Hebrews 6:17), of which the present is the sole instance in Holy Scripture, plainly indicates that this trial of Abraham's faith was of no common kind, and that its typical teaching is of no ordinary value. Abraham might have appealed to God's own attributes, and said, Far be it from thee, Lord, to command a human sacrifice, and bid a father slay his son. He might have pleaded the promises bound up with Isaac's life. But no, as soon as he is convinced that the command comes from God. he obeys, and, against hope, still believes that the promises will all be fulfilled in the sacrificed Isaac. He is thus the highest and most perfect example of faith, and by his offering of his son the Church received the assurance that the Son of God incarnate in the flesh would upon that very mountain offer the sacrifice Divinely necessary for the pardon of man's sins. The blessing now given to Abraham differs from those that precede it in three particulars. First, it is no longer a promise, but a solemn compact ratified by an oath. Next, it assures Abraham's seed of victory, whereby the spiritual Israel is certified of the ultimate triumph of the Gospel. Lastly, it transfers to Abraham's offspring the promise of being the means of blessedness to all mankind.
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