Meaning
Isaac is a Hebrew proper name meaning “he laughs” or “laughter.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, the father of Esau and Jacob, and the husband of Rebekah.
His name was given because Sarah laughed when she heard that she would bear a son in her old age.
Isaac is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.
Key References
- Genesis 17:15-21
- Genesis 18:9-15
- Genesis 21:1-7
- Genesis 22
- Genesis 24
- Genesis 25:19-34
- Genesis 26
- Genesis 27
- Matthew 1:2
- Luke 3:34
- Romans 9:7-13
- Hebrews 11:17-20
- James 2:21-23
Related Terms
- Abraham
- Sarah
- Rebekah
- Jacob