Genesis 22:10
“And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 22Meaning
The action reaches the threshold of irreversible harm, intensifying the story before the messenger of the Lord stops Abraham.
Read carefully
This verse is not an instruction to imitate Abraham and must never be used to justify harming another person in the name of faith.
Reflection
Responsible reading refuses to romanticize violence and waits for the next verses, where the killing is explicitly halted and another offering is provided.