Typology · typological · Confidence: high · curated
The Ram Substituted for Isaac
Cited scripture
- Gen 22:13 — And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his
- Gen 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.
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8 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.
Historic voices touch this
4 passages from 4 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church · 1 passage
- Commentary on Genesis · 1 passage
- On Christian Doctrine (De Doctrina Christiana) · 1 passage
- City of God · 1 passage