OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 22:14

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Abraham called the name of that place “The LORD Will Provide”. As it is said to this day, “On the LORD’s mountain, it will be provided.”

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Verse 14. Will see. This became a proverbial expression, used by people in distress, who, remembering how Abraham had been relieved, endeavoured to comfort themselves with hopes of relief. Some translate the Lord will be seen, which was verified when Christ was crucified. Menochius.—Or, he will provide, alluding to what was said, verse 8.

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or, the LORD Jireh, or, the LORD Seeing

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