Genesis 22:1

Good News Translation

Some time later God tested Abraham; he called to him, “Abraham!” And Abraham answered, “Yes, here I am!”

Cross References

Genesis 15:1

After this, Abram had a vision and heard the Lord say to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I will shield you from danger and give you a great reward.”

Genesis 21:11

This troubled Abraham very much, because Ishmael also was his son.

Genesis 22:11

But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” He answered, “Yes, here I am.”

Genesis 22:7

Isaac spoke up, “Father!” He answered, “Yes, my son?” Isaac asked, “I see that you have the coals and the wood, but where is the lamb for the sacrifice?”

Genesis 37:13

Jacob said to Joseph, “I want you to go to Shechem, where your brothers are taking care of the flock.” Joseph answered, “I am ready.”

Genesis 46:2

God spoke to him in a vision at night and called, “Jacob, Jacob!” “Yes, here I am,” he answered.

2 Samuel 24:1

On another occasion the Lord was angry with Israel, and he made David bring trouble on them. The Lord said to him, “Go and count the people of Israel and Judah.”

2 Chronicles 32:31

and even when the Babylonian ambassadors came to inquire about the unusual event that had happened in the land, God let Hezekiah go his own way only in order to test his character.

Psalm 11:5

He examines the good and the wicked alike; the lawless he hates with all his heart.

Exodus 16:4

The Lord said to Moses, “Now I am going to cause food to rain down from the sky for all of you. The people must go out every day and gather enough for that day. In this way I can test them to find out if they will follow my instructions.

Exodus 3:4

When the Lord saw that Moses was coming closer, he called to him from the middle of the bush and said, “Moses! Moses!” He answered, “Yes, here I am.”

Proverbs 17:3

Gold and silver are tested by fire, and a person's heart is tested by the Lord.

Isaiah 6:8

Then I heard the Lord say, “Whom shall I send? Who will be our messenger?” I answered, “I will go! Send me!”

1 Corinthians 10:13

Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out.

Deuteronomy 13:3

do not pay any attention to them. The Lord your God is using them to test you, to see if you love the Lord with all your heart.

Deuteronomy 8:16

In the desert he gave you manna to eat, food that your ancestors had never eaten. He sent hardships on you to test you, so that in the end he could bless you with good things.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember how the Lord your God led you on this long journey through the desert these past forty years, sending hardships to test you, so that he might know what you intended to do and whether you would obey his commands.

Hebrews 11:17

It was faith that made Abraham offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice when God put Abraham to the test. Abraham was the one to whom God had made the promise, yet he was ready to offer his only son as a sacrifice.

James 2:21

How was our ancestor Abraham put right with God? It was through his actions, when he offered his son Isaac on the altar.

1 Peter 1:7

Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much more precious than gold, must also be tested, so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and honor on the Day when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Judges 2:22

I will use them to find out whether or not these Israelites will follow my ways, as their ancestors did.”

1 Samuel 3:4

the Lord called Samuel. He answered, “Yes, sir!”