Strong’s H3446

יִשְׂחָק

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Yischaq

Pronunciation

yits-khawk'

Definition

Isaac

Meaning

Jischak

Usage

The name Yischaq, or Isaac, means "he laughs" or "laughter." This name was given to the son of Abraham and Sarah, reflecting the joy and surprise at his birth in their old age, as well as Sarah's laughter when she first heard the promise of his birth (Genesis 18:12).

Bible references

Psalm 105:9;Jeremiah 33:26;Amos 7:9;Amos 7:16