When was Isaac born?
Sarah bears Isaac in her old age, the son of promise through whom the covenant continues.
Birth of Isaac took place c. 2066 BC at Beer-sheba, in the land of the Philistines, during the Patriarchs period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Genesis 21:1 (KJV). Sarah bears Isaac in her old age, the son of promise through whom the covenant continues.
"And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken." — Genesis 21:1 (KJV)
Twenty-five years after the call, the Lord visited Sarah as He had said. She bore Abraham a son in his old age, and they named him Isaac — laughter — for God had made her laugh.
c. 2066 BC
Key KJV Scriptures
"And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken."
"And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him."
Why It Matters
Isaac is the son of promise — a foreshadowing of Christ, the true Son given by God in whom every promise is fulfilled.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born?
Abraham was one hundred (Genesis 21:5) and Sarah was ninety (Genesis 17:17) — humanly impossible, divinely accomplished.
When did birth of isaac happen?
Birth of Isaac is dated c. 2066 BC, placing it in the Patriarchs era of biblical history. See Genesis 21:1 (KJV).
Where did birth of isaac take place?
Scripture places birth of isaac at Beer-sheba, in the land of the Philistines.
Who was involved in birth of isaac?
The key figures are Abraham, Sarah, Isaac.
Where is birth of isaac in the Bible?
You can read about it in Genesis 21:1, Genesis 21:5 (King James Version).
Why does birth of isaac matter?
Isaac is the son of promise — a foreshadowing of Christ, the true Son given by God in whom every promise is fulfilled.
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