Isaac
Isaac is the promised son of Abraham and Sarah and the least traveled of Genesis’ three patriarchs. His story is often carried through the actions of others—his parents, Rebekah, Abimelech and his sons—yet covenant promises are explicitly repeated to him.
Isaac in the larger story
Isaac forms the generational bridge between Abraham and Jacob. The near-sacrifice on Moriah, his marriage to Rebekah and the disputed blessing of his sons shape major later readings.
Key moments and where to read them
Birth of the promised son
Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age.
Genesis 21:1–7On Moriah
Isaac is bound for sacrifice before a ram is provided.
Genesis 22:1–19Blessing Jacob and Esau
A disguised Jacob receives the primary paternal blessing.
Genesis 27
Primary reference trail
Genesis 17:15–21 · Genesis 21–28 · Romans 9:6–10 · Hebrews 11:17–20
The references above locate the profile’s central claims. They are not a concordance of every possible allusion or later tradition concerning Isaac.