Who was Isaac in the Bible?
Son of Abraham.
The story of Isaac
In Hebrew: יצחק
Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah and the father of Jacob and Esau in the Old Testament of the Bible. He was born in Hebron, in the land of Canaan. Isaac was known for his obedience to God and for his willingness to offer his son as a sacrifice, as commanded by God. He lived to be 180 years old and died in Mamre, in the land of Canaan.
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Position held
Prophet, patriarch
Date of birth
-1876
Place of birth
Hebron
Date of death
-1696
Place of death
Canaan
Age at death
180
Did you know?
How many times Isaac was mentioned in the Bible?
Isaac appears 123 Times in the Bible.
Where is the story of Isaac begins in the Bible?
Isaac Genesis Genesis, Chapter 17, verse 19.
What is the meaning of the name Isaac?
He will laugh.
What is the origin of the name Isaac?
Hebrew
Frequently Asked Questions
Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah and the father of Jacob and Esau in the Old Testament of the Bible. He was born in Hebron, in the land of Canaan. Isaac was known for his obedience to God and for his willingness to offer his son as a sacrifice, as commanded by God. He lived to be 180 years old and died in Mamre, in the land of Canaan.
Isaac was mentioned 123 Times in the Bible.
Genesis Genesis, Chapter 17, verse 19.
The mother of Isaac is Sarah.
The father of Isaac is Abraham.
