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Isaac

Also known as: Yitzhak

Old Testament Patriarchs

The child of promise and second patriarch of Israel. The near-sacrifice of Isaac is one of the Bible's most powerful foreshadowings of Christ.

About Isaac

The promised son of Abraham and Sarah, born miraculously in their old age. Isaac was nearly sacrificed by his father on Mount Moriah but was spared by God, who provided a ram as a substitute.

Biblical Significance

The child of promise and second patriarch of Israel. The near-sacrifice of Isaac is one of the Bible's most powerful foreshadowings of Christ.

Quick Facts

Testament
Old Testament
Era
Patriarchs
Key Verses
5
Other Names
1

Family & Relationships

sons
Jacob, Esau
wife
Rebekah
father
Abraham
mother
Sarah

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