Isaac — the meaning of the Hebrew name יִשְׂחָק
יִשְׂחָק
Isaac means he will laugh.
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Strong's definition
from H7831; he will laugh; Jischak, the heir of Abraham.
First appearance
Ps 105:9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
Every verse that names Isaac
Ps 105:9Jer 33:26Amos 7:9Amos 7:16
Other people or places called Isaac
Isaac (H3327) — laughter (i.e. mochery)
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