Abrahamstretchedout his handand tookthe knifeto slayhis son.
But the angelof the LORDcalledto him from heavenand said,"Abraham,Abraham!"And he said,"HereI am."
"In your seedallthe nationsof the earthshall be blessed,becauseyou have obeyedMy voice."
Then they cameto the placeof whichGodhad toldhim; and Abrahambuiltthe altarthereand arrangedthe wood,and boundhis sonIsaacand laidhim on the altar,on topof the wood.