In Jewish tradition, Abraham is called Avraham Avinu (אברהם אבינו), "our father Abraham", signifying that he is both the biological progenitor of the Jews and the father of Judaism, the first Jew. [2]

Together with his wife, Sarah, he taught people about the existence of a G‑d who is one and cannot be seen. His legacy was carried on by his son, Isaac, whom he almost sacrificed at G‑d’s command. …

Contracted from 'ab and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous); father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram -- Abraham. Abraham (162), Abraham's (12). The patriarch first …

In Chapter 22, the Akedah story, God commanded Avraham to sacrifice Isaac, his only remaining son. Avraham follows God’s command, brings Isaac to the appointed place, and binds him to the altar. …

"Abraham" is the Latin and English transliteration of the Hebrew "Avraham," with the latter emphasizing his Hebrew roots and significance in Jewish tradition, particularly in religious texts and prayers.

The name "Avraham" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "av" meaning "father" and "raham" meaning "multitude" or "many." Therefore, the name Avraham can be interpreted as …

We find Avraham making himself into dust and ashes and then using this dust to make himself into an entirely new creature. We read this significant chapter twice in a Sabbatical cycle, when using the …

Avraham has perceived that God, the master of the house, is absent. His very question to God is the answer (or least the beginning of the process of the answer).

God tells Avraham that his children will be enslaved in Egypt; and the angel describes – in similar terms – Hagar suffering Sarah’s oppression. The Torah links the enslavement in Egypt with Sarah’s …

According to Jewish tradition, Abraham was born under the name Abram in the city of Ur in Babylonia in the year 1948 from Creation (circa 1800 BCE). He was the son of Terach, an idol merchant, but from …