Patriarch

Abraham

אַבְרָהָם

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The father of faith, central to God's covenant promises, called from Ur to Canaan.

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📖 Genesis

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Abraham (originally Abram) was called in Genesis 12 to leave Ur and Haran and follow God by faith into Canaan. God covenanted with him, promising descendants like the stars, land, and blessing for all nations (Gen 12, 15, 17). Genesis 22, the binding of Isaac, is the high point of his obedience. The New Testament presents him as the example of justification by faith (Rom 4; Heb 11:8–19), and Jewish tradition honors him as the ancestor of Israel.

Life Timeline · Key Scriptures

Genesis 12:1PrimaryAbram is called to leave Ur
Genesis 15:6PrimaryBelief credited as righteousness
Genesis 22:1The testing of the binding of Isaac

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Abraham called the father of faith?

Because he believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness (Gen 15:6) — trusting the promise before it was fulfilled, making him the biblical model of faith.

What did God promise in the covenant with Abraham?

Descendants like the stars, the land of Canaan, and 'all nations will be blessed through your offspring' — a promise Christian tradition reads as fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

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