Meaning
Abraham is a Hebrew proper name meaning “father of a multitude.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Abraham is the patriarch through whom God established His covenant with Abraham’s descendants.
He was originally called Abram before God changed his name to Abraham.
Abraham is a central figure in both the Old and New Testaments.
Key References
- Genesis 11:26-32
- Genesis 12-25
- Exodus 2:24
- Matthew 1:1
- Luke 3:34
- Romans 4
- Galatians 3
- Hebrews 11:8-19
- James 2:21-23
Related Terms
- Sarah
- Isaac
- Covenant
- Circumcision