ISAAC. 1. Miraculous son of Abraham, Gen. 17:15-19; 18:1-15; 21:1-8; Josh. 24:3; 1 Chr. 1:28; Gal. 4:28; Heb. 11:11. Ancestor of Jesus, Matt. 1:2. Offered in sacrifice by his father, Gen. 22:1-19; Heb. 11:17; Ja. 2:21. Is provided a wife from among his kindred, Gen. 24; 25:20. Abrahamic covenant confirmed in, Gen. 26:2-5; 1 Chr. 16:15-19. Dwells in the south country at the well Lahai-roi, Gen. 24:62; 25:11. With Ishmael, buries his father in the cave of Machpelah, Gen. 25:9. Esau and Jacob born to, Gen. 25:19-26; 1 Chr. 1:34; Josh. 24:4. Dwells in Gerar, Gen. 26:7-11. Prospers, Gen. 26:12-14. Possesses large flocks and herds, Gen. 26:14. Digs wells, and is defrauded of them by the herdsmen of Abimelech, Gen. 26:15,21. Removes to the valley of Gerar, afterward called Beer-sheba, Gen. 26:22-33. His old age, last blessing upon his sons, Gen. 27:18-40. Death and burial of, Gen. 35:27-29; 49:31. His filial obedience, Gen. 22:9. His desire for peace, Gen. 26:14-22. Was a prophet, Gen. 27:28,29,38,40; Heb. 11:20. His devoutness, Gen. 24:63; 25:21; 26:25; Matt. 8:11; Luke 13:28. Prophecies concerning, Gen. 17:16-21; 18:10-14; 21:12; 26:2-5,24; Ex. 32:13; 1 Chr. 16:16; Rom. 9:7. 2. A designation of the ten tribes, Amos 7:9.