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None. When Isaac was in his twenties, Abraham followed God's command and prepared to sacrifice him on an alter, but God stopped him before it happened.(Genesis 22:9-13). This account was included to show Abraham's faithfulness and trust in God, making him a worthy patriarch for God's original 'chosen people', the Nation of Israel(Deuteronomy 10:12-14 + 14:2)(Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). It also pictured the depth of love God showed when allowing HIS son to be sacrificed in behalf of sinful mankind(Hebrews 11:17-19)(James 2:21). Along with that, it showed that if we are obedient to God in all things, God will not forget the 'love we show for his name'(1 John 5:3)(1 John 4:10)(Hebrews 6:10).

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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.


What did god provide for the sacrifice instead?

if you are talking about the story of Abraham and how he was told by God to sacrifice his son Isaac, than instead of his son he sacrificed a lamb because he was going to sacrifice his son for God and so God said that he had proven his faith and that means he loves him, so instead he let Abraham sacrifice a lamb instead!! hope that helped :D


Did Abraham know that God was going to provide another sacrifice so he would not have to kill his son?

A:Leon R. Kass (The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis) says that in a strange way the passage about Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son speaks more about God's faith in Abraham than Abraham's faith in God. Kass also cites an insightful comment from a student he taught at his university. If you say that Abraham, when he goes up Mount Moriah, neither hopes nor believes in the slightest that Isaac will somehow be saved or restored at the end of it all - if you say that Abraham has resigned himself wholly to the loss of his son Isaac - then you must also say . . . that Abraham is here offering Isaac to a God whom Abraham believes to be a liar. For did not God promise that "it is through Isaac that offspring shall be called for you (Genesis 21:12)?


Who was asked to sacrifice his son in the bible?

God did not ask anyone to kill His Son, but He asked His Son to die for the sin of the world. Jesus (God's Son) said, "The reason my Father [God] loves me is that I lay down my life-only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father" (John 10:17-18). So even though God used humans to kill Jesus, God Himself was the One Who sacrificed His only Son (and then rose him from the dead) because He loved the world. John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." God loves you and that He has a wonderful plan for your life. God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham bound Isaac and was going to kill him, but an angel intervened and Isaac was not killed. God did this so Abraham could better understand how much love God has by giving his only begotten son to be cruelly killed to save mankind.


Which Old Testament character showed his faith by being willing to offer his son on an altar to God?

Abraham showed his faith by being willing to offer his son Isaac on an altar to God, as a test of his obedience and trust in God's promises. However, God provided a ram for the sacrifice instead, recognizing Abraham's faith and obedience.

Related Questions

What was the weapon called that Abraham used to sacrifice his son called?

Abraham did not actually sacrifice his son so your question is meaningless.


Who sacrificed his son?

Abraham was told by God to sacrifice his son.


Abraham's Sacrifice a?

God first told Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, bu then he told him to sacrifice a ram instead.


What did god tell Abraham to do with his son?

Sacrifice him


Who tried to sacrifice their son for God?

Abraham


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.


Who was asked to take his son and offer him up as a burnt offering?

God asked Abraham to take his son and sacrifice him. This proved how loyal Abraham was to God and because of that God told Abraham that he would sacrifice his son instead....


What did Abraham nearly did to his son Isacc and why?

As god told Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac , an dhe nearly did it.


What animal did Abraham use for his sacrifice?

No he ask him to sacrifice his son but then when he was about to do it god stopped him


How Abraham response when god ask him to sacrifice his son?

he accepts


Where did god send Abraham to sacrafice his special son?

God told Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac on Mount Moria h.


Is it true that god told Abraham to sacrifice himself?

No, he was told to sacrifice his son. Abraham was going to obey, but God interrupted and provided a lamb for Abraham to sacrifice instead. Genesis 22:2-14.