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In the 'land of Moriah' on 'one of the mountains' (Genesis 22:2). Evidence places Jerusalem's temple in the same area (2 Chronicles 3:1/ 2 Samuel 24:25 / 1 Chronicles 21:18) and Jewish tradition places it on the same mountain where Abraham began his sacrifice . The 'Dome of the Rock' Muslim temple is now said to be built on this site.

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Who was the first person to speak to God?

The answer to this question is that it could not be known, and would also depend on which religion one believed in. Answer 2 Adam was the first human created by God so he will be the first person to worship the one and only True God


Why did God called Abraham righteous?

God called Abraham righteous because of his faith and obedience. Abraham trusted in God's promises, demonstrated by his willingness to leave his homeland and obey God's commands, such as when he was prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac. This faith and obedience showed Abraham's righteousness before God.


How did Abraham sacrifice his son?

Actually Abraham didn't when sacrifice his son because in the bible it says that when he was about to sacrafice his son, God answered and told him not to do it. Abraham had shown his faith to god and god was pleased. So Abraham didn't sacrifice his son.


Symbol of gods covenant with Abraham?

The symbol of God's covenant with Abraham is circumcision, which was the physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants. This practice was to be continued throughout generations as a reminder of God's promises to Abraham and his descendants.


How did Abraham know God?

Abraham either accepted that God would save Issac or raise him back for Issac was a promised child. If you recall God did not tell Abraham to kiss Issac, HE told him to offer Issac and as God has never been in the human sacrifice business there was no danger from the start. This was not a test for God, it was for Abraham and witness to Issac for Abraham came back down the mountain a man stronger in faith than when it ascended.

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Why did Abraham take Isacc to the mountain?

He took his son to the mountain because God told him to. It was a test to see if Abraham would obey God. Once there, God told Abraham to kill Isaac. As Abraham was about to kill Isaac, God said "Stop, you have proven yourself to me"!


Why did Abraham speak against God?

He didn't - He spoke for God and to God, but not against Him. He believed in God and God counted it unto him for righteousness. The book of Genesis tells Abraham's story and the Book of Romans speaks lots of Abraham's faith in God's promise and covenant.


What is the relationship between the mountain where God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son and the mountain where Jesus was crucified?

Mount Moriah where the temple stood and where Calvary was located, and where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac is the same limestone mountain.


Where did god test Abraham?

God tested abraham, as he told him to sacrifice Issac on mount Moriah.


According to Jewish tradition why did God bring Abraham into His covenant?

God created the world for righteousness, not just for eating, going to work and sleeping. There were righteous people before Abraham's time, but not one of them came near to his superlative level of piety (Talmud, Avot ch.5). Only after Abraham had served God for many decades, did God speak to him and bring him into His covenant.See also the Related Links.1) A biography of Abraham2) Jewish history timeline


Why did Abraham tell his servants he and Isaac were going up the mountain alone?

God had asked him as a test of faith to sacrifice his son, and Abraham was obeying by faith - knowing God could raise him again - but was not required to carry it out.


When did Abraham of the High Mountain die?

Abraham of the High Mountain died in 406.


Why is Mt Horeb called the mountain of God?

according to the bible means¨ a place for communion and companionship¨ this is the first time God spoke to abraham. Raúl Fuentes. from Mexico.greeatings God Bless you all.


Moses in the mountain in exodus?

Moses went to Mount Sinai to speak to God, and collect the ten commandments.


To whom did God personally speak in the Bible?

God personally spoke to various individuals in the Bible, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Elijah, and many others.


To whom did God speak?

God spoke to various individuals in the Bible, including prophets like Moses, Abraham, and Elijah, as well as figures like Jesus and Mary.


When God promises Abraham that his progeny will live in the land of Israel as Abraham and his progeny worship God and follow his laws this is known as the?

It is called the "Covenant"-- the promise Abraham made with God, and God made with Abraham.