The meaning of “יִצְחָק”
Understanding Yitschâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק. - § Isaac = "he laughs" - Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham 1) son of Abraham by Sarah his wi...
יִצְחָק
Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק. - § Isaac = "he laughs" - Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham 1) son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:19 | “And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.” Word: יִצְחָק (Yitschâq) | |
| Leviticus 26:42 | “Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.” Word: יִצְחָק (Yitschâq) | |
| Deuteronomy 9:27 | “Remember thy servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; look not unto the stubbornness of this people, nor to their wickedness, nor to their sin:” Word: יִצְחָק (Yitschâq) | |
| 1 Kings 18:36 | “And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.” Word: יִצְחָק (Yitschâq) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:16 | “Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;” Word: יִצְחָק (Yitschâq) |
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