I ask this question based, only in part, on GOD'S interaction with Abraham thereat Genesis 22:12. Of course, you would do well to read the 'full story' beginning at Genesis 22:1.

If you notice, thereat 22:11-12, the angel of GOD called out to Abraham saying, “Abraham! Abraham! Here I am, he replied 'Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. 'Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son'”

It's the “NOW I KNOW THAT YOU FEAR GOD” that causes me to believe that in this particular instance GOD chose, purposefully, NOT to know what Abraham's final decision would be. You see, most people believe that GOD wasn't ever going to allow Abraham to follow through with HIS initial command to sacrifice his son Issac, and that this was merely a repudiation of child/human sacrifice.

But since GOD is Almighty, HE would NOT be restricted or limited in anyway, even to the point of choosing NOT to know something in advance. I believe in this instance, GOD chose NOT to know in advance what Abraham would do, based on the words “NOW I KNOW YOU FEAR GOD.”

My point then is, if GOD is truly Almighty, HIS ability to NOT KNOW something in advance must exist also!

Plrase, when answering, provide sound evidence that would preclude GOD from choosing NOT to know something in advance!