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Parsha 4 of 54GEN

Vayera

וירא

And He appeared

20 Cheshvan 5787

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Portion overview

Abraham's visitors and the binding of Isaac

Reading outline

Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.

Torah

GEN 18:1-22:24

  1. GEN 18:1The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels.
  2. GEN 18:9Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son.
  3. GEN 18:16The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham.
  4. GEN 18:23Abraham makes intercession for the inhabitants.
  5. GEN 19:1Lot entertains two angels.
  6. GEN 19:4The vicious Sodomites are smitten with blindness.
  7. GEN 19:12Lot is warned, and in vain warns his sons-in-law.
  8. GEN 19:15He is directed to flee with his family to the mountains, but obtains leave to go into Zoar.
  9. GEN 19:24Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.
  10. GEN 19:26Lot's wife becomes a pillar of salt.
  11. GEN 19:29Lot dwells in a cave.
  12. GEN 19:31The incestuous origin of Moab and Ammon.
  13. GEN 20:1Abraham sojourns at Gerar.
  14. GEN 20:2Denies his wife, who is taken by Abimelech.
  15. GEN 20:3Abimelech is reproved for her in a dream.
  16. GEN 20:9He rebukes Abraham.
  17. GEN 20:14Restores Sarah;
  18. GEN 20:16and reproves her.
  19. GEN 20:17Abimelech and his family are healed at Abraham's prayer.
  20. GEN 21:1Isaac is born, and circumcised.
  21. GEN 21:6Sarah's joy.
  22. GEN 21:8Isaac is weaned.
  23. GEN 21:9Hagar and Ishmael are cast forth.
  24. GEN 21:15Hagar in distress.
  25. GEN 21:17The angel relieves and comforts her.
  26. GEN 21:23Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba.
  27. GEN 22:1Abraham is tempted to offer Isaac.
  28. GEN 22:3He gives proof of his faith and obedience.
  29. GEN 22:11The angel prevents him.
  30. GEN 22:13Isaac is exchanged for a ram.
  31. GEN 22:14The place is called Jehovah-jireh.
  32. GEN 22:15Abraham is again blessed.
  33. GEN 22:20The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.
Reference numbering and source

The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. The study references above use those Christian-numbered equivalents.

Torah
Gen. 18:1–22:24
Haftarah / Prophets
2 Kgs. 4:1–37
Gospel
Lk. 17:28–37

Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.

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