The meaning of “יִשְׂחָק”
Understanding Yischâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Isaac. Compare יִצְחָק. - § Isaac = "he laughs" - Jischak, the heir of Abraham 1) son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and f...
יִשְׂחָק
Isaac. Compare יִצְחָק. - § Isaac = "he laughs" - Jischak, the heir of Abraham 1) son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 105:9 | “Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;” Word: יִשְׂחָק (Yischâq) | |
| Jeremiah 33:26 | “Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them. ” Word: יִשְׂחָק (Yischâq) | |
| Amos 7:9 | “And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste; and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.” Word: יִשְׂחָק (Yischâq) | |
| Amos 7:16 | “Now therefore hear thou the word of the Lord: Thou sayest, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not thy word against the house of Isaac.” Word: יִשְׂחָק (Yischâq) |