Abraham offering up Isaac for sacrifice

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Abraham offering up Isaac for sacrifice

Abraham offering up his son Isaac for sacrifice is stopped just in time by an angel

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Abraham Angel Angels Biblical Bush Horns Isaac Knife Offering Sacrifice Stopped Testament

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the dramatic moment from the Old Testament when God intervenes to stop Abraham from sacrificing his beloved son Isaac. In the biblical story found in the Book of Genesis, God had tested Abraham's faith by commanding him to offer up his only son as a sacrifice. With the knife poised above Isaac, an angel of the Lord appears from the heavens, halting Abraham's hand at the last possible moment. The angel offers Abraham a ram caught in the thicket as a substitute sacrifice, sparing Isaac's life. The detail in this print brings the scene to life, with Abraham's anguished expression and outstretched arm, contrasted against the calm and serene face of the angel. The ram, with its powerful horns, stands ready in the background, its body entangled in the bush. The desolate landscape, with its barren trees and rocky terrain, adds to the sense of isolation and solemnity. This biblical story of faith and obedience is a powerful reminder of the depths of Abraham's devotion to God, and the ultimate mercy and grace shown by the Almighty. The image also highlights the importance of sacrifice, not only in the religious context but also in the broader sense of giving up something valuable for a greater good.

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