Genesis 21:3
New International Version
Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore him.

New Living Translation
And Abraham named their son Isaac.

English Standard Version
Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac.

Berean Standard Bible
And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him.

King James Bible
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

New King James Version
And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him—whom Sarah bore to him—Isaac.

New American Standard Bible
Abraham named his son who was born to him, the son whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

NASB 1995
Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

NASB 1977
And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

Amplified Bible
Abraham named his son Isaac (laughter), the son to whom Sarah gave birth.

Christian Standard Bible
Abraham named his son who was born to him—the one Sarah bore to him—Isaac.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abraham named his son who was born to him—the one Sarah bore to him—Isaac.

American Standard Version
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

Contemporary English Version
Abraham named his son Isaac,

English Revised Version
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abraham named his newborn son Isaac.

Good News Translation
Abraham named him Isaac,

International Standard Version
Abraham named his son who was born to him Isaac—the very one whom Sarah bore for him!

Majority Standard Bible
And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him.

NET Bible
Abraham named his son--whom Sarah bore to him--Isaac.

New Heart English Bible
Abraham called his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

World English Bible
Abraham called his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Abraham calls the name of his son who is born to him, whom Sarah has borne to him—Isaac;

Young's Literal Translation
and Abraham calleth the name of his son who is born to him, whom Sarah hath born to him -- Isaac;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abraham shall call the name of his son being born to him, whom Sarah will bear to him, Isaak.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abraham called the name of his son, whom Sara bore him, Isaac.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Abraham called the name of his son, whom Sarah bore for him, Isaac.

New American Bible
Abraham gave the name Isaac to this son of his whom Sarah bore him.

New Revised Standard Version
Abraham gave the name Isaac to his son whom Sarah bore him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abraham called the name of his son, Isaaq, who was begotten by him, to whom Sara had given birth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abraam called the name of his son that was born to him, whom Sarrha bore to him, Isaac.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of Isaac
2So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. 3And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. 4When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded him.…

Cross References
Genesis 17:19
But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.

Genesis 18:10
Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.

Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Hebrews 11:11
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

Romans 9:7-9
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Galatians 4:22-23
For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.

Genesis 15:4
Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.”

Genesis 22:2
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”

Genesis 25:19
This is the account of Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac,

Genesis 30:22-24
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. / She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.”

Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 46:19
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

Genesis 48:5
And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine.

Genesis 49:3
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

1 Samuel 1:20
So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Abraham called the name of his son that was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

Genesis 21:6,12
And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me…

Genesis 17:19
And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.

Genesis 22:2
And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.

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Genesis 21
1. Isaac is born, and circumcised.
6. Sarah's joy.
8. Isaac is weaned.
9. Hagar and Ishmael sent away.
15. Hagar in distress.
17. The angel relieves and comforts her.
23. Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba.














And Abraham
The name "Abraham" means "father of a multitude" in Hebrew. This name was given by God as a covenant promise that Abraham would be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:5). Abraham's obedience and faith are central themes in his life, and here, his role as a father is emphasized. His actions are in direct response to God's promise, showcasing his faithfulness and trust in God's word.

gave the name
Naming in the ancient Near Eastern context was a significant act, often reflecting the character, destiny, or circumstances of the individual. By naming his son, Abraham is exercising his paternal authority and acknowledging the fulfillment of God's promise. This act of naming is not just a cultural formality but a spiritual declaration of God's faithfulness.

Isaac
The name "Isaac" means "he laughs" or "laughter" in Hebrew. This name is deeply symbolic, reflecting both Sarah's initial laughter of disbelief (Genesis 18:12) and the joy and fulfillment of God's promise. Isaac's birth is a testament to God's miraculous power and faithfulness, turning doubt into joy. The name serves as a perpetual reminder of the joy that comes from trusting in God's promises.

to the son
The phrase "the son" emphasizes the fulfillment of God's specific promise to Abraham and Sarah. In a broader biblical context, the birth of Isaac is a pivotal moment in the Abrahamic covenant, as it marks the continuation of the lineage through which God would eventually bring forth the Messiah. This son is not just any child but the child of promise, integral to God's redemptive plan.

Sarah bore to him
The mention of Sarah highlights the miraculous nature of Isaac's birth. Sarah, who was barren and advanced in age, bore a son as God had promised. This underscores the theme of divine intervention and the power of God to bring life where there was none. Sarah's role is crucial, as she is the matriarch through whom the covenant promises are realized. Her faith journey, from doubt to fulfillment, mirrors the transformative power of God's promises in the lives of believers.

(3) Abraham called the name of his son.--Attention has been called to the fact that we have here two things contrary to subsequent usage: for, first, the father names the child, and not the mother; and, secondly, he names him at his birth, instead of waiting until his circumcision. It might be enough to answer that the child was really named by God (Genesis 17:19), and that Abraham only acknowledges that the son born was the promised Isaac; but really, as we have seen before, there was as yet no settled rule as to either of these points.

Isaac.--This name not only recorded the fact of the laughter of the father (Genesis 17:17) and of the mother (Genesis 18:12), but was a standing memorial that Isaac's birth was contrary to nature, and one of which the promise was provocative of ridicule in the sight even of his parents.

Verse 3. - And Abraham called the name of his son - the naming of a child by its father is, according to partitionists, a peculiarity of the Elohist as distinguished from the Jehovist, who assigns that function to the mother; but vide Genesis 16:15 - that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him (the latter clause being added to distinguish him from Hagar's child), Isaac - laughter; the name appointed for him by God before his birth (Genesis 17:19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Abraham
אַבְרָהָ֜ם (’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

gave
וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

the name
שֶׁם־ (šem-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

Isaac
יִצְחָֽק׃ (yiṣ·ḥāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah

to the son
בְּנ֧וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Sarah
שָׂרָ֖ה (śā·rāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham

bore
יָלְדָה־ (yā·lə·ḏāh-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

to him.
לּ֥וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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