KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After these things happened, God tested Abraham by calling out to him, 'Abraham!' And Abraham answered, 'Yes, here I am.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling Abraham by name to test his faith, and Abraham responds with immediate readiness to listen.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Abraham had already demonstrated great faith by leaving his homeland, waiting decades for the promised son Isaac, and establishing his covenant relationship with God. The word 'tempt' here means 'test' rather than entice to sin - God was about to ask Abraham to do something that would reveal the depth of his trust and obedience.
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