The name of Yitzchak was not changed, for he was thus

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Pischa 16:16

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 21, 2025

The name of Yitzchak was not changed, for he was thus (originally) called by the Holy One Blessed be He. There are three who were named by the Holy One Blessed be He—Yitzchak, Shlomoh, and Yoshiyahu. Yitzchak—(Ibid. 17:19) "But Sarah your wife will bear a son for you and you shall call his name Yitzchak." Shlomoh (I Chronicles 22:9) "for Shlomoh will be his name." Yoshiyahu (I Kings 13:2) "A son will be born to the house of David. Yoshiyahu will be his name." Others say: Also Yishmael among the gentiles.

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