Old Testament patriarch Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 78-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between March 2008 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 5, 2026 · 78-Across · 7 letters
ABRAHAM0 of 7 letters revealed
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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"
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