Isaac

noun

ˈī-zik How to pronounce Isaac (audio)
-zək
in the Bible : the son of Abraham and father of Jacob according to the account in Genesis

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Hebrew Yiṣḥāq

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Isaac was before the 12th century

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“Isaac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Isaac. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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