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Who Was Isaac in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Isaac was the son God promised to Abraham and Sarah.
Isaac was born when his parents were very old. On Mount Moriah God provided a ram in his place. He married Rebekah, and their twin sons were Esau and Jacob. In his old age, Jacob deceived him to receive the family blessing.
Key verse
And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.Genesis 22:8 (KJV)
Where to read about Isaac
Genesis 21–28; 35
Quick quiz
1. Who was Isaac’s wife?
Rebekah.
2. Name Isaac’s twin sons.
Esau and Jacob.
3. What did God provide on Mount Moriah instead of Isaac?
A ram (Genesis 22:13).