Genesis 22:14
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)
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Abraham naming the place "The LORD will provide" isn't just a statement of gratitude; it's also a prophetic declaration. The proverb that arose, "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided," echoes Abraham's own words from verse 8, suggesting a future, climactic divine provision that would be revealed specifically on that sacred mountain.
Fresh from the miraculous intervention where God provided a ram in place of Isaac, Abraham names the place "The LORD Will Provide." This event solidifies a proverb, passed down through generations, stating that on God's mountain, provision will be made or God Himself will be seen. This declaration serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in the face of Abraham's ultimate test of obedience.
Why did Abraham name this place 'The LORD Will Provide'?
Abraham's naming of the place "Jehovah-jireh" (The LORD will provide) isn't just a personal declaration; it echoes his earlier faith-filled statement to Isaac. When Isaac asked about the lamb for the burnt offering, Abraham declared, "God himself will provide the lamb." Now, seeing the ram God provided, Abraham solidifies this truth into a name for the very spot. This act transforms a moment of extreme testing into a lasting testament to God's faithfulness. The added phrase, "as it is said to this day, 'On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided,'" suggests this became a proverb, a reminder passed down through generations that God meets our deepest needs in His appointed places and times. It’s a divine promise woven into the fabric of history, teaching us that even when our resources run out, God's provision is just beginning.
Was Abraham just thankful for a substitute ram, or was he seeing something deeper?
While Abraham's immediate relief and gratitude were for the ram provided by God, the significance of this moment extends far beyond that singular animal. The commentators highlight that the name "Jehovah-jireh" also points forward prophetically. This mountain, the scene of Abraham's ultimate test of faith, would later become the site of the Temple in Jerusalem. More profoundly, it foreshadows the ultimate provision: God's own Son, Jesus Christ, who would be offered as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world on this very mountain (or in its vicinity). Abraham's 'God will provide' became 'The LORD has provided,' a statement of present reality that also looked toward a future, ultimate act of divine provision for all humanity.
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.
This event, set in the early days of Abraham's covenant with God, highlights a profound moment of testing and divine provision that shaped the identity and language of his descendants for generations.
~2000 BC
Abraham settles in Canaan
Abraham, the father of faith, established himself and his family in the land of Canaan, a period marked by divine promises and trials.
~2000 BC
The Promise of Isaac
Despite advanced age, Abraham and Sarah received God's promise of a son, Isaac, through whom God's covenant would continue.
~1985 BC— this verse
The Command to Sacrifice Isaac
God tested Abraham's faith by commanding him to offer his beloved son Isaac as a burnt offering in the land of Moriah.
~1985 BC
Divine Intervention and Provision
Just as Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac, the angel of the Lord intervened, and a ram was provided for the burnt offering.
~1985 BC
This passage echoes the provision of a 'lamb' for sacrifice, directly pointing to God's ultimate provision of His Son for the world's salvation, a profound fulfillment of Abraham's faith.
Hebrews 11:17-19This passage highlights Abraham's incredible faith, noting that he offered Isaac because he believed God could raise him from the dead, demonstrating that God's provision can extend even beyond death.
Psalm 23:1The declaration 'The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want' resonates with God's faithful provision, assuring believers that the Lord watches over them and supplies all their needs, just as He did for Abraham.
Philippians 4:19This verse directly assures believers that 'my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus,' mirroring the certainty Abraham had in God's provision on Mount Moriah.
2 Chronicles 3:1This passage identifies the 'mount of the LORD' as Mount Moriah, the very place where Abraham experienced God's provision, foreshadowing it as the site of the Temple where God would manifest His presence.
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 naming the place "The LORD will provide" isn't just a statement of gratitude; it's also a prophetic declaration. The proverb that arose, "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided," echoes Abraham's own words from verse 8, suggesting a future, climactic divine provision that would be revealed specifically on that sacred mountain.
Fresh from the miraculous intervention where God provided a ram in place of Isaac, Abraham names the place "The LORD Will Provide." This event solidifies a proverb, passed down through generations, stating that on God's mountain, provision will be made or God Himself will be seen. This declaration serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in the face of Abraham's ultimate test of obedience.
Fresh from the miraculous intervention where God provided a ram in place of Isaac, Abraham names the place "The LORD Will Provide." This event solidifies a proverb, passed down through generations, stating that on God's mountain, provision will be made or God Himself will be seen. This declaration serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in the face of Abraham's ultimate test of obedience.
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Abraham names the place Jehovah-jireh
Abraham named the place 'The LORD will provide,' commemorating God's provision and establishing it as a place of worship and remembrance.
~1400 BC
The Proverbial Saying
The saying 'On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided' became a proverb among Abraham's descendants, referencing this pivotal event.
~960 BC
Temple Construction on Mount Moriah
Solomon's Temple was built on Mount Moriah, the very mountain where Abraham offered Isaac, fulfilling the ancient promise of divine presence and provision.
"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 naming the place "The LORD will provide" isn't just a statement of gratitude; it's also a prophetic declaration. The proverb that arose, "On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided," echoe…
