Genesis 26:5

Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

Cross-references

Genesis 12:4 Historical context

Genesis 12:4 shows Abraham obeying God's call to leave Harran — a concrete instance of the obedience credited to him in this verse.

In Genesis 17:23, Abraham's immediate obedience to God's covenant command (circumcision) exemplifies the 'kept my charge' from 26:5.

In Genesis 18:19, God chooses Abraham so he will command his children in the Lord's way—the same obedience that brings blessing.

In Genesis 22:16, God swears His blessing because Abraham obeyed His voice—the specific act of faith referenced in 26:5.

In Genesis 22:18, the nations' blessing through Abraham's offspring is the covenant fulfillment promised because he obeyed.

Genesis 22:12 Historical context

Genesis 22:12 reveals the specific act of obedience — not withholding his son — that proved Abraham's fear of God, cited here as the reason for blessing.

Hebrews 11:8 specifically cites Abraham's obedient faith when he was called, providing the paradigm for the obedience noted here.

James 2:21 Allusion

James 2:21 points to Abraham's works (offering Isaac) as the proof of his faith — the living evidence behind the obedience described here.

Galatians 5:6 defines true faith not as mere obedience to commands, but as faith working through love — reframing the obedience seen here.

Psalm 112:1 Related theme

Psalm 112:1 echoes this principle: blessing comes to the one who fears the Lord and greatly delights in His commands.

Psalm 112:2 Related theme

Psalm 112:2 extends the generational blessing theme—the righteous man's offspring will be mighty, like Isaac's lineage.

Psalm 128:1 Related theme

Psalm 128 details blessings for fearing the Lord—a fruitful wife, children, and prosperity—mirroring Isaac's promised blessing.