Genesis 22:1
And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
Cross-reference
In Exodus 16:4, God tests Israel's obedience. The 'testing' language echoes God's direct test of Abraham's obedience with Isaac.
In 1 Peter 1:7, trials are described as testing faith to prove its genuineness, mirroring the purpose of God's test of Abraham here.
James 2:21 directly cites this episode, presenting Abraham's willingness to offer Isaac as proof that genuine faith produces obedient action.
Hebrews 11:17 directly references this event: Abraham, when tested, offered Isaac — interpreting his trial as a defining act of faith.
In 2 Chronicles 32:31, God tests Hezekiah to know what's in his heart — the same testing language and purpose as Abraham's trial.
Deuteronomy 8:2 explains God's purpose in testing: to humble and reveal what's in the heart — the same dynamic at work in Abraham's trial.
In 1 Samuel 3:4, young Samuel responds 'Here I am' to God's call by name — the same call-and-response pattern with identical Hebrew words.
Psalm 11:5 states that the LORD tests the righteous — providing a theological principle behind why God tested Abraham here.
In John 6:6, Jesus tests Philip intentionally while already knowing the outcome — echoing God testing Abraham with a predetermined resolution.
In Acts 9:10, the Lord calls 'Ananias' and he responds 'Here I am, Lord' — the same call-by-name and 'Here I am' pattern.
Exodus 20:20 states God tests to instill fear and prevent sin, offering a theological reason for such trials.
Deuteronomy 13:3 frames testing as God determining whether someone loves Him wholeheartedly — paralleling the purpose of Abraham's trial.
Matthew 6:13 asks the Father not to 'bring us into testing' — a prayer to avoid exactly the kind of severe test Abraham faces here.
In 1 Corinthians 10:13, God ensures testing never exceeds one's ability and provides a way of escape — echoing God providing a ram for Abraham.
James 1:12 blesses those who endure testing and promises the crown of life — the same faithful perseverance Abraham demonstrates here.
Judges 2:22 uses the same motif — God allowing a situation to reveal whether His people will faithfully follow Him, as with Abraham.
Judges 7:4 also uses God 'testing' (Hebrew: nasah) as a refining action — Gideon's army is whittled down through a divine test, echoing God testing Abraham here.
Proverbs 17:3 states that the LORD tests hearts — a wisdom principle of which Abraham's trial is a prime narrative example.
In Exodus 3:4, God calls to Moses from the burning bush, showing a similar pattern of God initiating a direct, challenging encounter.
Isaiah 6:8 shows a response of 'Here I am' to God's call, reflecting a posture of ready obedience in a different prophetic context.