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What does Genesis 22:2 mean?

God said, 'Take your son, your only son Isaac, the one you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I'll show you.' Genesis 22:2 - Modern Text Bible

(God asks Abraham to give up what he loves most, testing his faith in a way that feels impossible and deeply personal.)