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isaac comforting abraham study: 4

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The Sacrifice of Isaac (or Akedah), as it came to me last night.

Isaac Laughed

by Bowie Snodgrass

First Sarah laughed –
When three angels said
She would bear a son.
Even in my old age?!

Then Isaac laughed,
Going along with his dad,
Sure, we’ll do the sacrifice,
I will journey with you.

So Abraham took him up
The hill to an altar –
When an angel appeared
From God and laughed.

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