Topical Encyclopedia Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, is a central figure in the biblical narrative, particularly in the Book of Genesis. His life and legacy are foundational to the understanding of God's covenant with the patriarchs and the unfolding of His promises to Israel.Birth and Early Life Isaac's birth was a miraculous event, as his mother Sarah was barren and advanced in age. God had promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, and Isaac was the child through whom this promise would begin to be fulfilled. Genesis 21:1-3 records, "Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him." The Binding of Isaac One of the most significant events in Isaac's life is the binding, or the Akedah, where God tested Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son. This event is recounted in Genesis 22. Abraham's willingness to obey God, even to the point of sacrificing Isaac, demonstrated his profound faith. However, God intervened, providing a ram as a substitute. This event is seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Genesis 22:12 states, "Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him," said the angel, "for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from Me." Marriage and Family Isaac married Rebekah, a union orchestrated by Abraham's servant under divine guidance. This marriage is detailed in Genesis 24, where Rebekah's willingness to leave her family and marry Isaac is seen as an act of faith. Isaac and Rebekah had two sons, Esau and Jacob, whose sibling rivalry and subsequent reconciliation are pivotal in the narrative of the Israelite people. Covenant and Legacy God reaffirmed His covenant with Isaac, promising him numerous descendants and the land of Canaan. Genesis 26:3-4 records God's promise: "Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For to you and your descendants I will give all these lands, and I will confirm the oath I swore to your father Abraham. I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed." Isaac's life was marked by moments of faith and obedience, as well as human frailty. He favored Esau over Jacob, which led to familial strife and deception. Despite these challenges, God's purposes were fulfilled through Isaac's lineage, as Jacob, later named Israel, became the father of the twelve tribes. Death and Burial Isaac lived to a ripe old age and was buried by his sons Esau and Jacob in the cave of Machpelah, where Abraham and Sarah were also laid to rest. Genesis 35:29 notes, "Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him." Isaac's life is a testament to God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through the patriarchs. His account is integral to the narrative of God's covenant people and the anticipation of the Messiah. Strong's Hebrew 3327. Yitschaq -- "he laughs," son of Abraham and Sarah... 3326, 3327. Yitschaq. 3328 . "he laughs," son of Abraham and Sarah. Transliteration: Yitschaq Phonetic Spelling: (yits-khawk') Short Definition: Isaac. ... ... /hebrew/3327.htm - 6k Library How Esau and Jacob, Isaac's Sons Divided their Habitation; The First Apostle of Peace at any Price Pottage Versus Birthright Concerning the Sons of Isaac, Esau and Jacob; of their Nativity ... The Story of Rebekah. Of Jacob's Mission to Mesopotamia to Get a Wife, and of the vision ... Faith Tested and Crowned The Story of Jacob From Abraham to Egypt. Chapter xxvi Thesaurus Isaac's (8 Occurrences)...Isaac's (8 Occurrences). Genesis 21:8 And the lad groweth, and is weaned, and Abraham maketh a great banquet in the day of Isaac's being weaned; (YLT). ... /i/isaac's.htm - 8k Dug (45 Occurrences) Digged (37 Occurrences) Rebekah's (5 Occurrences) Exodus (2 Occurrences) Esek (1 Occurrence) Dig (24 Occurrences) Spring (122 Occurrences) Isaac (127 Occurrences) Jacob (361 Occurrences) Resources Who was Isaac in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgHow old was Isaac when Abraham almost sacrificed him? | GotQuestions.org What are some biblical examples of meditation? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Isaac's (8 Occurrences)Genesis 21:8 Genesis 25:28 Genesis 26:19 Genesis 26:20 Genesis 26:25 Genesis 26:32 Genesis 26:35 Genesis 27:5 Subtopics Related Terms |
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