Genesis 21:3

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Genesis 21:3 (WEB)
Abraham called his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.

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Jerome, Letters Letter 66
“Let the City of Books be near; and when you have destroyed the giants, the sons of Anak, make over your heritage to joy and merriment.” — editor's note: An allusion to the name of Abraham’s heir, Isaac or ‘laughter’ (Gen. xxi. 3, 6).
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