Associations to the word «Isaac»

Wiktionary

ISAAC, proper noun. The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent.
ISAAC, proper noun. A male given name.

Dictionary definition

ISAAC, noun. (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau.

Wise words

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