Genesis 21:3

And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

Cross-reference

In Genesis 21:6, Sarah explains the joy and laughter the naming event produced, fulfilling the child's name.

Genesis 21:12 Historical context

In Genesis 21:12, God reaffirms the covenant promise through Isaac, connecting the naming to God's plan.

Genesis 17:19 Prophetic fulfillment

In Genesis 17:19, God first commands the name Isaac, making this the direct fulfillment of that earlier promise.

Genesis 17:21 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 17:21 names Isaac as the son of the covenant, distinct from Ishmael, echoing this divine promise.

Genesis 22:2 Historical context

In Genesis 22:2, Isaac is identified as the 'only son' to be sacrificed, linking his birth to his later test.

Matthew 1:2 Related theme

In Matthew 1:2, Isaac is listed in Jesus' genealogy, connecting him to the Messiah's lineage.

Romans 9:7 Citation

Romans 9:7 states that not all Abraham's children are counted; only through Isaac is the promise traced.

1 Chronicles 1:34 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:34 lists Isaac as Abraham's son in the genealogical record — a direct historical documentation of the naming event here.

Luke 3:34 Related theme

Luke 3:34 lists Jesus' ancestry: 'the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham' — directly tracing Christ's lineage through this named son.

Acts 7:8 Historical context

Acts 7:8 highlights the covenant of circumcision given for Isaac, tying his birth to the covenant sign.

Hebrews 11:18 references Isaac as the child of promise, connecting his birth to Abraham's faith.