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Vocabulary and Symbolism in Sacrificial Descriptions in Leviticus
Abraham is in a priestly moment, holding the food like a sacrifice. The word knife is spelled with the same letters as the word food. God calls out to Abraham and Abraham fears him. Adam and Eve also feared God, but too late. Abraham fears God at the right time. The focus is on God's knowledge of Abraham's character. Abraham sees a ram caught in a bush for the offering.