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Jehovahjireh

(Jehovah will see or provide), the name given by Abraham to the place on which he had been commanded to offer Isaac, to commemorate the interposition of the angel of Jehovah, who appeared to prevent the sacrifice, (Genesis 22:14) and provided another victim.

In the Bible

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Verses where Jehovahjireh is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Genesis 22:14

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

Scripture on Jehovahjireh

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Jehovahjireh references

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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