1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Genesis 21:3 And Abraham called the name of his son, whom Sara bore him, Isaac.*

Year of the World 2108, Year Before Christ 1896. Isaac. This word signifies laughter; (Challoner) or "he shall laugh," and be the occasion of joy to many, as St. John the Baptist was, Luke 1:14; and thus Sara seems to explain it, ver. 6.