The story of Abraham and the binding of Isaac, often called the Akedah, appears in Genesis 22. God tests Abraham by commanding him to take his son Isaac to the land of Moriah and offer him as a burnt offering. Abraham obeys and prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but at the last moment, an angel stops him. Instead, Abraham finds a ram caught in a thicket to offer as a substitute. This event highlights Abraham’s faith and obedience to God and is foundational for themes of trust, sacrifice, and divine provision in the Bible.
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