Genesis 22:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Because thou hast done this thing, and hast not with — held thy son, thine only son — He lays a mighty emphasis upon that, and Genesis 22:18, praises it as an act of obedience, in it thou hast obeyed my voice. By myself have I sworn — For he could swear by no greater.

Genesis 22:16

16 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: