Isaac — the meaning of the Hebrew name יִשְׂחָק

יִשְׂחָק

Yischâq · pronounced yis-khawk' · Strong's H3446 · a man

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; (KJV)

Every verse that names Isaac

4 occurrences in 4 verses — Psalms, Jeremiah, Amos

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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