Topical Encyclopedia Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, holds a significant place in biblical history as the child of promise, born through divine intervention. His life is a testament to faith, obedience, and devotion to God, reflecting the covenantal relationship between God and the patriarchs.Miraculous Birth Isaac's birth was a miraculous event, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham and Sarah despite their advanced age. In Genesis 17:19, God declares, "Your wife Sarah will bear you a son, and you will name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him." This promise was fulfilled when Sarah conceived and bore Isaac, as recorded in Genesis 21:1-3: "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." Devoutness and Obedience Isaac's devoutness is most profoundly illustrated in the account of the binding of Isaac, known as the Akedah, in Genesis 22. God tested Abraham by commanding him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. Isaac's willingness to comply with his father's actions, even when it meant his own life, demonstrates his obedience and trust in God's plan. Genesis 22:9-10 describes the moment: "When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son." Isaac's submission to his father's will, and ultimately to God's will, is a profound act of faith. This event not only tested Abraham's faith but also highlighted Isaac's role as a willing participant in God's covenantal promise. Prayer and Meditation Isaac's devoutness is further exemplified in his practice of prayer and meditation. In Genesis 24:63, we find Isaac in a moment of reflection: "And Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening. And when he lifted up his eyes and saw the camels approaching." This scene occurs as Abraham's servant returns with Rebekah, Isaac's future wife, indicating Isaac's contemplative nature and his reliance on God for guidance in his personal life. Faithfulness in Marriage Isaac's marriage to Rebekah also reflects his devoutness and adherence to God's covenant. Abraham, desiring a suitable wife for Isaac, sent his servant to find a wife from his own kin rather than from the Canaanites. Isaac's acceptance of Rebekah as his wife, as orchestrated by God's providence, demonstrates his commitment to maintaining the purity of the covenantal line. Genesis 24:67 states, "And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death." Covenantal Faithfulness Isaac's life continued to be marked by faithfulness to God's covenant. In Genesis 26, God reaffirms the covenant with Isaac, promising him numerous descendants and blessings. Isaac's response to God's promises is one of obedience and worship. Genesis 26:25 records, "So Isaac built an altar there and called on the name of the LORD, and he pitched his tent there. His servants also dug a well." Isaac's devoutness is evident throughout his life, as he consistently sought to honor God and uphold the covenant established with his father, Abraham. His life serves as a model of faith, obedience, and devotion, underscoring the importance of trust in God's promises and the fulfillment of His divine plan. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 24:63And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 25:21 Genesis 26:25 Matthew 8:11 Luke 13:28 Resources Who was Rebekah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Sarah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Who was Abraham in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Isaac: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Isaac: A Designation of the Ten Tribes Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham is Provided a Wife from Among his Relatives Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham was a Prophet Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham with Ishmael, Buries his Father in the Cave of Machpelah Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Abrahamic Covenant Confirmed In Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Ancestor of Jesus Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Death and Burial of Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Esau and Jacob Born To Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: His Devoutness Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: His Filial Obedience Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: His Old Age, Last Blessing Upon his Sons Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: His Peaceableness Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Lives in Gerar Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Lives in the South Country at the Well Called Lahai-Roi Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Moves Away to the Valley of Gerar, Afterward Called Beer-Sheba Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Offered in Sacrifice by his Father Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Possesses Large Flocks and Herds Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Prophecies Concerning Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Prospers Related Terms Beer-lahai-roi (3 Occurrences) Burnt-offering (205 Occurrences) |