Husband: Faithful: Isaac
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Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role as a patriarch and his faithfulness as a husband. His life and marriage to Rebekah are detailed primarily in the Book of Genesis, where he is depicted as a man of faith and devotion.

Marriage to Rebekah

Isaac's marriage to Rebekah is a significant event, orchestrated by divine providence. Abraham, concerned about finding a suitable wife for Isaac, sends his servant to his homeland to find a wife from his own kindred (Genesis 24:3-4). The servant's journey is marked by prayer and divine guidance, culminating in the meeting with Rebekah at a well. The servant's prayer for a sign is answered when Rebekah offers water to him and his camels, demonstrating her kindness and suitability (Genesis 24:12-20).

Upon receiving the servant's account of God's guidance, Rebekah's family consents to the marriage, and she willingly leaves her home to become Isaac's wife. The Bible records, "Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah, and he took Rebekah as his wife. Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death" (Genesis 24:67). This verse highlights Isaac's love and commitment to Rebekah, as well as the comfort and companionship she provided him.

Faithfulness and Devotion

Isaac's faithfulness as a husband is further exemplified in his unwavering love for Rebekah, even amidst challenges. The couple faced the trial of barrenness for twenty years, yet Isaac's devotion did not waver. He earnestly prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, and God answered his prayer, granting them twin sons, Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25:21).

Isaac's faithfulness is also evident in his protection of Rebekah. During a famine, Isaac settled in Gerar, where he feared for his life due to Rebekah's beauty. To protect her, he initially claimed she was his sister. However, when King Abimelech discovered the truth, he rebuked Isaac but also ensured the couple's safety by issuing a protective decree (Genesis 26:7-11).

Legacy

Isaac's role as a faithful husband is integral to his legacy as a patriarch. His marriage to Rebekah not only fulfilled God's promise to Abraham of numerous descendants but also set a precedent for faithfulness and devotion in marriage. Isaac's life, marked by prayer, love, and protection for his wife, serves as an enduring example of a faithful husband in the biblical narrative.
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Genesis 24:67
And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
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Abraham --The Father of the Faithful.
... Sarah was angry, and told her husband that Hagar and ... from the south country to mourn
with Isaac at the ... father, the Friend of God, and Father of the faithful. ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter iii abrahamthe father of.htm

Christ the Believer's Husband
... church, and consequently cannot say, "My Maker is my husband.". ... Thus Abraham's faithful
servant behaved, when sent out to fetch a wife for his master Isaac. ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/christ the believers husband.htm

Of Abraham's Obedience and Faith, which were Proved by the ...
... Then, having offered up that ram instead of Isaac his son ... what is the oath of God,
the true and faithful, but a ... of her life, and the 137th of her husband for he ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 32 of abrahams obedience and.htm

Consecration.
... You will have to obtain my husband's consent." Thus far Aunt A. was ... While in prayer
she thought of faithful Abraham's trial regarding Isaac, and she felt ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter v consecration.htm

Letter Lxix. To Oceanus.
... [2065] It is Abraham and Isaac who dig ... He not only says that a bishop must be the
husband of one ... and meekness which mark the meanest of the faithful, he knows ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter lxix to oceanus.htm

Certain Prayers and Laws.
... give him a wife, or to the woman an husband, let him ... O God, who art faithful and
true, who "hast mercy on ... The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, and ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec iv certain prayers and laws.htm

The Gospel of Matthew
... Him do we get perfect testimony"the "Faithful and True ... And Jacob begat Joseph the
husband of Mary ... Abraham might begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, but Joseph ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/why four gospels/the gospel of matthew.htm

Letter xviii. Marriage.
... Abraham, the father of the faithful, was careful that Isaac ... The same precaution was
taken by Isaac and Rebecca, in ... of the woman, says, "If her husband be dead ...
/.../a practical directory for young christian females/letter xviii marriage.htm

Of the Effects of those Prerogatives.
... faith of Christ, but also all the faithful that ever ... the Jews that they shall see
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob ... as in this life she saw her husband with external ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/4 of the effects of.htm

On the Church and Its Head
... of all" those who are blessed with faithful Abraham, and ... to the latter of whom also
belong Abraham, Isaac and Jacob ... in union is with her Head, Husband, King and ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 18 on the church.htm

Resources
What are the roles of the husband and wife in a family? | GotQuestions.org

Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches? | GotQuestions.org

What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give? | GotQuestions.org

Husband: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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