The land where Abraham was told to offer his son Isaac.
About Moriah
Moriah is a name that appears twice in the Old Testament.
The first time is in the story of Abraham. God sent Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac in “the land of Moriah” (Genesis 22:2). In that place, God provided a ram to take Isaac’s place. The story also says that God “appeared” to Abraham there. Some people think the name “Moriah” may be linked to the Hebrew word ra’ah, which can mean “see,” “provide,” or “appear.” The ending -iah is short for the Lord’s name and is found in many Hebrew names.
Key References
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”
All Scripture References (1)
Genesis (1)
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”