Abraham
0 antonyms and opposites of Abraham, grouped by meaning.
Name — A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch son of Terah who practiced monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac by Sarah and the Arab patriarch Ishmael by Hagar.
Etymology
Etymology tree Biblical Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʔaḇrɔhɔm)bor. Ancient Greek Ἀβρᾱᾱ́μ (Abrāā́m)bor. Latin Ābrahāmbor. Old English Abraham Middle English Abraham English Abraham From Middle English Abraham, from Old English Abraham, from Late Latin Ābrahām, from Ancient Greek Ἀβρᾱᾱ́μ (Abrāā́m), from Hebrew אַבְרָהָם ('aḇrāhām,...
Full origin of Abraham →Frequently asked questions
What does “Abraham” mean?
The word “Abraham” means a prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch son of Terah who practiced monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac by Sarah and the Arab patriarch Ishmael by Hagar.
How do you pronounce “Abraham”?
“Abraham” is pronounced AY-bruh-ham (/ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Abraham” in a sentence?
Here is “Abraham” used in a sentence: “Neither ſhall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name ſhall bee Abraham: for a father of many nations haue I made thee.”
What part of speech is “Abraham”?
Depending on how it is used, “Abraham” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Abraham” come from?
The word “Abraham” comes from Ancient Greek.
Is “Abraham” a common word?
“Abraham” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Abraham” have?
“Abraham” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch son of Terah who practiced monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac by Sarah and the Arab patriarch Ishmael by Hagar.
Why is Abraham important in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Abraham is a patriarch and prophet who appears in the Old Testament, the Qur'an, and the Aqdas, honoured for practising monotheism, the worship of one God. Because Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace themselves back to him, they are often called the Abrahamic religions.
Who were Abraham's sons Isaac and Ishmael?
Isaac was Abraham's son by Sarah and is regarded as a patriarch of the Jewish people, while Ishmael was his son by Hagar and is regarded as a patriarch of the Arab peoples. This is why both Jewish and Arab traditions trace their ancestry to Abraham.
What is the difference between Abraham and Abram?
In the Book of Genesis, the patriarch is first called Abram and is later renamed Abraham. The two forms refer to the same figure, with Abraham being the name used through most of the biblical story and in later tradition.
Is Abraham a first name, a surname, or both?
Abraham is both: it is a male given name of Hebrew origin and also a surname that began as a patronymic, a family name derived from a father's given name. It is additionally the title of the 14th sura, or chapter, of the Qur'an, where the patriarch is known in Arabic as Ibrahim.