There are technical ways of resolving this question, noting distinctions, such as between when God approaches for a dialogue or with a command, or between making a personal sacrifice and pleading for the lives of others. The disparity between Abraham’s response at Sodom and at the Akeidah is puzzling. He debates and negotiates, at one point rebuking God by saying: “Will the judge of the entire earth not do justice?” In this passage, Abraham clearly puts man before God. ![]() God tells Abraham he plans to destroy Sodom due to their great sins Abraham objects, instantly and instinctively. This passage in the Bible, called the Akeidah, (the binding of Isaac), has a deep and abiding influence on Jewish thought.Ībraham’s response at the Akeidah is the polar opposite of how he responds to the punishment of Sodom. ![]() Abraham faithfully accepts God’s call, despite the great cost to himself and his family. ![]() Does Abraham love God more than his fellow human beings? He immediately jumps to follow God’s command to offer his son as a sacrifice he does not question and does not bargain.
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