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Abraham Sacrificing Isaac

Sodom, but Not Isaac?

Posted on January 7, 2012January 7, 2012 by Alan

Abraham Sacrificing IsaacSo, as I was reading through today’s verses (reading through all 66 in 2012), it hit me. Back in Genesis 18:22-33, Abraham tries to get Sodom and Gomorrah off the hook, actually (respectfully) arguing a bit with God about it (although notice his concern for God’s reputation).

However, in Genesis 22:1-14 we hear God tell Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac…and…queue the sound of crickets…

Abraham says nothing…he just goes and almost carries it out.

Now, yes…the Bible doesn’t record every word. The Holy Spirit inspires its writers on what to include and what to exclude.

And yes…it could be a sign of Abraham’s increased maturity…both in that he now trusted God so much he no longer questioned His acts or decrees…and that he know the Lord would take care of it (e.g. God could resurrect Isaac, see Hebrews 11:17-20).

But, seriously? All that concern about Sodom, and nary a peep about Isaac?

What do you think?

2 thoughts on “Sodom, but Not Isaac?”

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  2. Charlie White says:
    January 7, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Or why did Abe stop at 10 righteous men for sparing Sodom? Maybe he knew that the Sodom folks needed time to repent but that Isaac was innocent and would be with God even if he wasn’t resurrected. Interesting question though.

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