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HOLY BIBLE
BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 22
1Some time after these things God tempted Abraham. He said to him, Abraham! Here I am, he replied.
2Then He said, Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell you of.
3So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey. He took two of his servants with him, along with his son Isaac, and once he had cut the wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him of.
4On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place afar off.
5Abraham said to his servants, Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go up there to worship, then we will return to you.
6So Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it on Isaac his son. He took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and the two of them walked on together.
7Then Isaac spoke to Abraham his father, and said, My father? Abraham replied, What is it, my son? He said, I see the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8Abraham answered, My son, God will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering. And the two of them walked on together.
9Then they came to the place God had told him of. Abraham built an altar there, arranged the wood, bound Isaac his son, and laid him upon the altar on top of the wood.
10And as Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son,
11The angel of the LORD called to him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham! He answered, Here I am.
12He said, Do not lay your hand upon the boy, or do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son from Me.
13And Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught in a bush by his horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering in place of his son.
14And Abraham called the name of that place, The Lord Will Provide. It is said to this day, On the mountain of the LORD it shall be provided.
15And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham out of heaven a second time,
16And said, By Myself have I sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son;
17I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply your offspring as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand on the seashore; and your offspring shall possess the gate of their enemies.
18And in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because you have obeyed Me.
19So Abraham returned to his servants, and they set out together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beersheba.
20Some time later Abraham was told, Milcah has also born children to your brother Nahor:
21Uz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram,
22And Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.
23And Bethuel begot Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham's brother.And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore sons: Tebah, Gaham, and Tahash. And a daughter, Maachah.
24And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore sons: Tebah, Gaham, and Tahash. And a daughter, Maachah.
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- John 3:16
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- St. Basil the Great – Hexaemeron (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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