Genesis 22:12

God's Word

“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you did not refuse to give me your son, your only son.”

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “I thought that because there are no God-fearing people in this place, I’d be killed because of my wife.

Genesis 22:13

When Abraham looked around, he saw a ram behind him caught by its horns in a bush. So Abraham took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering in place of his son.

Genesis 22:16

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,

Genesis 22:2

God said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I will show you.”

Genesis 26:5

I will bless you because Abraham obeyed me and completed the duties, commands, laws, and instructions I gave him.”

Genesis 42:18

On the third day Joseph said to them, “Do this, and you will live. I, too, fear God.

Nehemiah 5:15

Those who were governors before me had made life difficult for the people by taking from them food and wine plus one pound of silver. Even the governors’ servants took advantage of their power over the people. But I didn’t do that, because I feared God.

Job 1:1

A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity: He was decent, he feared God, and he stayed away from evil.

Job 28:28

So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Job 5:19

He will keep you safe from six troubles, and when the seventh one comes, no harm will touch you:

Psalm 1:6

The Lord knows the way of righteous people, but the way of wicked people will end.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟. His praise continues forever.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

Psalm 2:11

Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalm 25:12

Who, then, is this person that fears the Lord? He is the one whom the Lord will teach which path to choose.

Psalm 25:14

The Lord advises those who fear him. He reveals to them the intent of his promise.

Exodus 20:20

Moses answered the people, “Don’t be afraid! God has come only to test you, so that you will be in awe of him and won’t sin.”

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

After having heard it all, this is the conclusion: Fear God, and keep his commands, because this applies to everyone.

Jeremiah 19:5

They have built worship sites to burn their children as sacrifices to Baal. I didn’t ask them or command them to do this. It never entered my mind.

Jeremiah 32:40

I will make an eternal promise  to them that I will never stop blessing them. I will make them fear me so that they will never turn away from me.

Malachi 4:2

“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings for you people who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves let out of a stall.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Those who want to come with me must say no to the things they want, pick up their crosses, and follow me.

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who gave up homes, brothers or sisters, father, mother, children, or fields because of my name will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.

John 3:16

God loved the world this way: He gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace. The number of people increased as people lived in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 5:8

Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This demonstrates God’s love for us.

Romans 8:32

God didn’t spare his own Son but handed him over ⌞to death⌟ for all of us. So he will also give us everything along with him.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.

2 Corinthians 8:12

with whatever contributions you have. Since you are willing to do this, ⌞remember⌟ that people are accepted if they give what they are able to give. God doesn’t ask for what they don’t have.

Hebrews 11:19

Abraham believed that God could bring Isaac back from the dead. Abraham did receive Isaac back from the dead in a figurative sense.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, we must be thankful that we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Because we are thankful, we must serve God with fear and awe in a way that pleases him.

James 2:18

Another person might say, “You have faith, but I do good things.” Show me your faith apart from the good things you do. I will show you my faith by the good things I do.

Revelation 19:5

A voice came from the throne. It said, “Praise our God, all who serve and fear him, no matter who you are.”

1 Samuel 15:22

Then Samuel said, “Is the Lord as delighted with burnt offerings and sacrifices as he would be with your obedience? To follow instructions is better than to sacrifice. To obey is better than sacrificing the fat of rams.