Synonyms:
Abraham, Ibrahim
Meaning: the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son; "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each has a special claim on Abraham"
Usage examples
4: ABRAHAM
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S FOREFATHERS
Peace on Abraham the Friend await!
Abraham Lincoln, Born Feb. 12, 1809
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S FATHER AND MOTHER
Yet Grandfather Abraham was wealthy for his day.
His only grandson, Abraham, died in London, March, 1890.
Abraham Lincoln was born to poverty and privation, but he was never a pauper.
Lincoln's grandfather, for whom he was named Abraham, was a distant cousin to Daniel Boone.
Abraham's character was not like David's, nor David's like Christ's, nor Christ's like Paul's.