Isaac
a son of Abraham and Sarah, and father of Jacob. Genesis 21:1–4.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “laughter.”
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How to use Isaac in a sentence
Isaacs grew up in Britain, first Liverpool, then London, during a period of economic turmoil and conservative revival.
Isaacs recently returned from the New Mexico desert after shooting interior scenes for a new TV mini-series called Dig.
“I think we are going to see the death toll in numbers we cannot imagine,” Ken Isaacs said.
Why the White Americans Got the ‘Secret’ Ebola Serum | Michael Daly | August 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“We believe that these numbers represent just 25 to 50 percent of what is happening,” said Isaacs.
Isaacs says that the epidemic is inciting panic worldwide that, in his opinion, may soon be warranted.
He built one altar whereon to sacrifice Isaac; thy mother hath built seven altars and sacrificed seven Isaacs in one day.
Mr. Isaacs was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where his birth occurred on the 17th of March, 1822.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison LymanOutside of milling circles Mr. Isaacs was perhaps best known by reason of his public spirit and his progressiveness.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison LymanBut Isaacs blessing, which he intended for Esau because he loved him, meant more especially lordship over his brethren.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews | Thomas Charles EdwardsBesides his literary gifts, Mr. Isaacs possessed considerable gifts and talents in art and in music, being a keen judge of both.
Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ | Rev. A. Bernstein, B.D.
British Dictionary definitions for Isaac
/ (ˈaɪzək) /
an Old Testament patriarch, the son of Abraham and Sarah and father of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 17; 21–27)
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Cultural definitions for Isaac
The son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau.
Notes for Isaac
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