The answer is: Isaac

Gen 22:9

Isaac's story in Genesis 22 is both profound and symbolic, marking a pivotal moment in biblical history. When we think of sacrifices, we often picture grand altars and mighty celebrations. But here, Isaac is the human embodiment of profound obedience and faith. As he's bound atop the altar, some scholars see echoes of later narratives, perhaps even those leading to Jesus. In terror and faith, Isaac defaults to the proverbial blank check for God, trust evident in the silence of the text.

Interestingly, this narrative unfolds on Mount Moriah, a site that’s often paralleled with Jerusalem. It's fascinating how the symbolic bindings of sacrifice ripple throughout the Bible. Isaac is often referred to as a “qurban” - a sacrifice, reminiscent of how later, animals (and ultimately Christ, if mentioned) were offered in similar contexts.

It’s also crucial to highlight that Isaac's father, Abraham, exhibiting both courage and uncertainty, serves a dual role: protector and executor, reflecting the messy complexities of a father's love clashing with divine command.

When this story is read through the lens of a broader narrative—a call against blind sacrifice exacerbated throughout human history—we find essential concepts of ethics and morality interwoven deeply in our texts. This challenging tale inspires echoing questions about our values, fights against generations of questionable obedience, and suggests a God more interested in compassion than compliance.