Genesis 22:2 - "...Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac..."
Isaac called Abraham's only son, despite Ishmael. Also in verse 16. Also his "only begotten son" in Hebrews 11:17. This sacrifice of Isaac prefigures that of Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son. (1) Son sacrificed willingly by Father; (2) God provides needed sacrifice; (3) Son raised from the dead (Hebrews 11:19).
Genesis 22:5 - And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
Abraham trusted that Isaac would return with him. See Hebrews 11:17-19.
Genesis 22:6 - And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son....
How old was Isaac? Old enough to carry a large amount of wood; probably full grown.
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