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What was the relationship between Abraham and Isaac?

Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah. Abraham was a hundred years old when he was born. Genesis 21:2-5

What the Bible says

Genesis 21:3

And Abraham called the name of his son, whom Sara bore him, Isaac.

Genesis 21:5

When he was a hundred years old: for at this age of his father was Isaac born.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

What the Church teaches

Abraham’s hope was fulfilled in Isaac, and it was purified by the test of the sacrifice.

Catechism 1819 · Catechism of the Catholic Church

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On the way up the mountain, Isaac asked Abraham where the lamb was. Abraham answered that God himself would provide. Genesis 22:7-8

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