The meaning of “Ἰσαάκ”
Understanding Isaák reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יִצְחָק) Isaac. - Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham
Ἰσαάκ
of Hebrew origin (יִצְחָק) Isaac. - Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:11 | “And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.” Word: Ἰσαάκ (Isaák) | |
| Mark 12:26 | “And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?” Word: Ἰσαάκ (Isaák) | |
| Luke 13:28 | “There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.” Word: Ἰσαάκ (Isaák) | |
| Acts 7:8 | “And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.” Word: Ἰσαάκ (Isaák) | |
| Romans 9:10 | “And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;” Word: Ἰσαάκ (Isaák) |