# What does Genesis 22:14 mean?

> What does Genesis 22:14 mean? Abraham names the place 'The Lord Will Provide,' marking a turning point of gratitude and trust.

> Abraham named that place 'The Lord Will Provide.' People still say, 'On the mountain of the Lord, it will be provided.'
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> — Genesis 22:14, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

The place becomes a symbol of God's faithfulness to provide, even when things seem impossible.

Abraham names the place "The Lord Will Provide," using the phrase *YHWH Yireh* in Hebrew, which means "the Lord sees" or "the Lord provides." This isn’t just about one event—it’s a statement about who God is and how Abraham sees the world now. The saying, "On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided," becomes a proverb, remembered for generations.

This verse challenges the idea that places have no meaning or that moments of crisis are best forgotten. In both ancient and modern times, naming a place after an experience is a way of marking what happened, so it’s not lost or ignored. Abraham turns a place of fear and loss into a place of gratitude and memory.

If you’ve ever come through a difficult time and wanted to remember how you survived, this verse suggests making a marker—a way to remember that help came, even if it was at the last minute. Sometimes, naming what happened is the first step in moving forward.

## Similar verses

- [Genesis 22:8](https://mtbible.com/p/genesis/22/8)
- [Genesis 22:13](https://mtbible.com/p/genesis/22/13)
- [Exodus 17:15](https://mtbible.com/p/exodus/17/15)