Isaac in the Bible

Meaning: laughter

Exact Match

Now the son [Ishmael], born to the slave woman, was born simply of their natural relationship; but the son [Isaac], born to the free woman, was born in fulfillment of a [divine] promise.

Verse ConceptsGod's Promise To AbrahamLife In A Material WorldThe Promise Of A Babyslaverysarah

But, just as it was then --- the son born in the ordinary way [i.e., Ishmael] persecuting the one born according to the Holy Spirit's [leading, i.e., Isaac] --- so it is now [i.e., Jews urging compliance with the requirements of the law of Moses persecuting those who refuse to return to dependance on that law for salvation. See 3:1-3].

Verse ConceptsConcubinesPersecution, Nature OfLife In A Material WorldThe Promise Of A BabyPersecutionSatanic Hatred

What does the Scripture say about this matter? [It says, Gen. 21:10-12], "Get rid of the slave woman [Hagar], with her son [Ishmael]; for the son of the slave woman [Ishmael] will not inherit [what God promised to Abraham and his descendants], along with the son of the free woman [i.e., Isaac]."

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By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.















Nor, because they are the posterity of Abraham, are they all children: but in Isaac shall your posterity be called.







We, indeed, brethren, like Isaac, are children of promise.

By faith also Sarah herself received strength for the conception of seed, and brought forth a child when past the time of life, because she counted him faithful who had promised.


There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but your selves cast out.

I also say to you, That many shall come from the east and the west, and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven;






By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up,

Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?







By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.



















By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.





























Abraham begot Isaac: Isaac begot Jacob: Jacob begot Judah and his brothers:



















for he concluded that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; wherefore he received him even in like manner.












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