So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
Abraham names the place "The LORD will provide," but the accompanying proverb, "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided," can also be translated as "On the mount of the LORD it shall be seen." This subtly shifts the focus from just God's provision to His glorious self-revelation, suggesting that in our moments of deepest need, God doesn't just supply what we lack, but also makes Himself known to us.
So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
Just moments after Abraham was prepared to offer his own son Isaac as a sacrifice at God's command, the angel of the LORD intervened, revealing a ram caught in a thicket for the offering. Following this dramatic testing of his faith, Abraham gave the place a name that would forever declare God's faithfulness. This act became a foundational testimony, remembered through generations as a reminder that on God's holy mountain, provision would always be made.
After a trial that tested him to the absolute limit, Abraham doesn't just walk away. He names the very place where God showed up. What does this act of naming reveal about faith?
Abraham, having just been stopped from sacrificing his son Isaac, gives the place a name: "The LORD will provide." This isn't just a label; it's a declaration of faith, a memorial.
A Name of Testimony
The proverb that springs from this event says, 'On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.' What does it mean for God to 'be seen' or to 'provide' on this specific mountain, and how does that speak to us today?
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The verse connects Abraham’s experience to a lasting proverb: "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided." This proverb has layers of meaning, pointing to God's presence and action.
A Place of Divine Encounter
Understand the original words
YHWH Yireh · Hebrew Proper Noun/Phrase
A name or title derived from the Hebrew word 'to see' (ra'ah). It reflects God's active, providential care and His ability to foresee and supply exactly what is needed for His people in their time of extremity.
The naming of the place 'The LORD Will Provide' and the subsequent proverb highlight the deep faith required to trust God's provision, even when faced with the seemingly impossible command to sacrifice one's own son.
c. 2000 BC— this verse
Abraham called to sacrifice Isaac
God commands Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering in the land of Moriah, testing Abraham's faith and obedience.
c. 2000 BC
Ram provided as substitute sacrifice
As Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, an angel of the Lord intervenes, and a ram caught in a thicket is provided for the burnt offering.
c. 2000 BC
Abraham names the place 'The LORD Will Provide'
Abraham names the place Jehovah-jireh, meaning 'The LORD will provide,' establishing it as a memorial of God's provision.
c. 1000 BC
Temple built on Mount Moriah
King Solomon builds the First Temple on Mount Moriah (also known as Zion or the Temple Mount), the traditional site of Abraham's sacrifice.
c. 500 BC
Proverbial saying emerges
The phrase 'On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided' becomes a proverb, referencing the faith and provision experienced by Abraham.
This passage echoes Abraham's statement, 'God will provide himself a lamb.' Just as God provided a ram for Abraham, He ultimately provided His own Son as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity, fulfilling the deepest need for salvation.
Romans 8:32Paul's assertion that God 'did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all' directly reflects the heart of Genesis 22, where Abraham was willing to give up his son, and God, in turn, gave His Son, demonstrating the immensity of God's provision and love.
Hebrews 11:17-19This passage highlights Abraham's profound faith, stating he reasoned that God could raise Isaac from the dead. This connects to 'The LORD will provide' by showing that Abraham's faith was in God's power to provide, even beyond natural possibilities, trusting in resurrection life.
Psalm 23:1The affirmation 'The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want' resonates with Abraham's experience. In his moment of utmost need, Abraham's trust in the LORD as his provider ('Jehovah-jireh') led to his sustenance and deliverance, mirroring the psalmist's confidence in God's ongoing care.
Philippians 4:19This verse promises that God 'will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus' directly echoes the principle of Jehovah-jireh. It assures believers that God's provision is abundant and rooted in His glorious nature, just as He provided for Abraham's ultimate need.
cambridgeGenesis 22:14: "And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen."
14 . Jehovah-jireh ] i.e. the Lord will see , or, provide . The name which Abraham here gives to the place combines the thought of Jehovah’s continual and constant watchfulness with that of His special response to Abraham’s utterance of faith, Genesis 22:8 , “God will provide himself the lamb,” in answer to Isaac’s question, “where is the lamb?” as it is…
calvinGenesis 22:1-24: "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."
And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
Et dixit, Tolle nunc filium tuum, unicum tuum, quem dilexisti Ishac, et vade ad terram Moriah, et offer eum ibi in holocaustum super unum e mo…
Abraham names the place "The LORD will provide," but the accompanying proverb, "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided," can also be translated as "On the mount of the LORD it shall be seen." This subtly shifts the focus from just God's provision to His glorious self-revelation, suggesting that in our moments of deepest need, God doesn't just supply what we lack, but also makes Himself known to us.
Just moments after Abraham was prepared to offer his own son Isaac as a sacrifice at God's command, the angel of the LORD intervened, revealing a ram caught in a thicket for the offering. Following this dramatic testing of his faith, Abraham gave the place a name that would forever declare God's faithfulness. This act became a foundational testimony, remembered through generations as a reminder that on God's holy mountain, provision would always be made.
Just moments after Abraham was prepared to offer his own son Isaac as a sacrifice at God's command, the angel of the LORD intervened, revealing a ram caught in a thicket for the offering. Following this dramatic testing of his faith, Abraham gave the place a name that would forever declare God's faithfulness. This act became a foundational testimony, remembered through generations as a reminder that on God's holy mountain, provision would always be made.
"So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”" — Abraham names the place "The LORD will provide," but the accompanying proverb, "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided," can also be translated as "On the mount of the LORD it shall be seen."…
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Last reviewed October 2026