Genesis 22:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Some years later God decided to test Abraham, so he spoke to him. Abraham answered, “Here I am, LORD.”

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

Later the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision, “Abram, don't be afraid! I will protect you and reward you greatly.”

Genesis 21:11

Abraham was worried about Ishmael.

Genesis 22:11

But the LORD's angel shouted from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Here I am!” he answered.

Genesis 22:7

Isaac said, “Father, we have the coals and the wood, but where is the lamb for the sacrifice?” “My son,” Abraham answered, “God will provide the lamb.” The two of them walked on, and

Genesis 37:13

his father Jacob said to him, “I want you to go to your brothers. They are with the sheep near Shechem.” “Yes, sir,” Joseph answered.

Genesis 46:2

That night, God spoke to him and said, “Jacob! Jacob!” “Here I am,” Jacob answered.

2 Samuel 24:1

The LORD was angry with Israel again, and he made David think it would be a good idea to count the people in Israel and Judah.

2 Chronicles 32:31

Even when the leaders of Babylonia sent messengers to ask Hezekiah about the sign God had given him, God let Hezekiah give his own answer to test him and to see if he would remain faithful.

Psalm 11:5

The LORD tests honest people, but despises those who are cruel and love violence.

Exodus 16:4

The LORD said to Moses, “I will send bread down from heaven like rain. Each day the people can go out and gather only enough for that day. That's how I will see if they obey me.

Exodus 3:4

When the LORD saw Moses coming near the bush, he called him by name, and Moses answered, “Here I am.”

Proverbs 17:3

Silver and gold are tested by flames of fire; our thoughts are tested by the LORD.

Isaiah 6:8

After this, I heard the LORD ask, “Is there anyone I can send? Will someone go for us?” “I'll go,” I answered. “Send me!”

1 Corinthians 10:13

You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.

Deuteronomy 13:3

If the prophet says this, don't listen! The LORD your God will be watching to find out whether or not you love him with all your heart and soul.

Deuteronomy 8:16

He also gave you manna, a kind of food your ancestors had never even heard about. The LORD was testing you to make you trust him, so that later on he could be good to you.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Don't forget how the LORD your God has led you through the desert for the past forty years. He wanted to find out if you were truly willing to obey him and depend on him,

Hebrews 11:17

Abraham had been promised that Isaac, his only son, would continue his family. But when Abraham was tested, he had faith and was willing to sacrifice Isaac,

James 2:21

Well, our ancestor Abraham pleased God by putting his son Isaac on the altar to sacrifice him.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honour and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

Judges 2:22

and I'm going to let those enemies stay. I'll use them to test Israel, because then I can find out if Israel will worship and obey me as their ancestors did.

1 Samuel 3:4

when the LORD called out Samuel's name. “Here I am!” Samuel answered.