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And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said [to] this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.

And Abraham {H85} called {H7121} the name {H8034} of that place {H4725} Jehovahjireh {H3070}: as {H834} it is said {H559} to this day {H3117}, In the mount {H2022} of the LORD {H3068} it shall be seen {H7200}.

Avraham called the place ADONAI Yir'eh [ADONAI will see (to it), ADONAI provides] -as it is said to this day, "On the mountain ADONAI is seen."

And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of Jehovah it shall be provided.

Commentary

Context

Genesis 22:14 concludes one of the most profound and challenging narratives in the Old Testament: God's command to Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. This event, often referred to as the "binding of Isaac" (Akedah), served as a supreme test of Abraham's faith and obedience. After Abraham demonstrated his unwavering commitment, raising the knife to obey, God intervened, providing a ram caught in a thicket as a substitute sacrifice. This verse records Abraham's response to God's miraculous provision and faithfulness on Mount Moriah, the very place where the sacrifice was to occur. It cemented a foundational truth for Abraham and his descendants about God's character.

Key Themes

  • God's Provision (Jehovahjireh): The primary message is God's ability and willingness to provide exactly what is needed, at the precise moment it is needed. Abraham's experience affirms that God "sees" both the need and the solution. This act of divine provision prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of God's own Son.
  • Faith and Obedience: Abraham's willingness to obey God's difficult command, even to the point of sacrificing his beloved son, showcased extraordinary faith. His obedience was counted as righteousness, demonstrating that true faith is always accompanied by action. This pivotal moment is celebrated in Hebrews 11:17-19 as a testament to his belief in God's power to raise the dead.
  • Divine Foresight: The phrase "In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen" suggests God's foreknowledge and pre-arrangement. God knew Abraham's heart and had already prepared the ram, emphasizing that His plans are always perfect and timely.
  • Prophetic Significance: This event is a powerful foreshadowing of God providing His own Son, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins. Just as Isaac was spared and a substitute provided, Christ became the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

Linguistic Insights

The name Abraham gives to the place, Jehovahjireh (often transliterated as Yahweh Yireh), is a compound Hebrew name for God. It literally means "The LORD will see" or "The LORD will provide." The Hebrew word for "see" (ra'ah) can also carry the nuance of "provide" or "appear." Thus, it encompasses both God's awareness of our needs ("The LORD sees") and His active response to them ("The LORD provides"). The concluding phrase, "as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen," became a proverb among the Israelites, reminding them of God's consistent faithfulness in provision, particularly in times of great need.

Practical Application

For believers today, Genesis 22:14 serves as a profound reminder of God's character as our provider. When faced with seemingly impossible situations, financial hardship, or spiritual trials, we can look to Abraham's experience and declare, "Jehovahjireh!" God is still the God who sees our needs and provides for them, often in ways we don't expect. This verse encourages us to cultivate a deep trust in God's sovereignty and His unwavering commitment to His people, knowing that just as He provided for Abraham, He will also meet our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).

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Cross-References

  • Genesis 22:13 (28 votes)

    And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind [him] a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

  • Exodus 17:15 (20 votes)

    And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

  • Genesis 22:8 (16 votes)

    And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

  • Judges 6:24 (16 votes)

    Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it [is] yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

  • Genesis 16:13 (8 votes)

    And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?

  • Genesis 16:14 (8 votes)

    Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, [it is] between Kadesh and Bered.

  • Genesis 28:19 (6 votes)

    And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city [was called] Luz at the first.