Yet, without hesitation, she makes a beautiful reply, encouraging her father to follow through on what he promised Jehovah. Her words reveal her great faith.
وَلٰكِنْ عِوَضَ أَنْ يُشَارِكَهَا ٱلْأَبُ فَرْحَتَهَا ،‏ يُمَزِّقُ ثِيَابَهُ وَيَصْرُخُ قَائِلًا :‏ « آهِ يَا ٱبْنَتِي !‏