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If "we" is "Jews and Christians", the answer would be Isaac.

If "we" is "Muslims", the answer would be Ishmael.

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What do the names Abram and Abraham mean?

A:Abram means 'Exalted Father'. Abraham means 'Father of Many'. Undoubtedly the tradents who passed on these stories orally until they were finally written down later in the first millennium BCE needed prompts to help them to remember which names to associate with which storyline, so we have names such as these, or others such as Jacob: "Takes by the heel."


Does calling God your father break the commandment Honor your Father and Mother?

No, calling God your father does not break the commandment to honor your earthly father and mother. This commandment specifically pertains to respecting and obeying your parents in a familial context, while referring to God as your father is a spiritual recognition of a different kind of relationship.


Abraham is recognized as the father of what nations?

Because God made him the leader of his tribe. He was chosen by God.Answer:Because, spiritually speaking, Abraham influenced many nations, albeit gradually, to recognize God. Physically too, Abraham was the ancestor of many peoples (Genesis ch.25).


Did Abraham's father make idols and is there a reference to it in the Bible?

Genesis 11:26 After Terah had lived 70 years, he became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. Terah was the father of Abram (his name was later changed to Abraham). Although the Bible says Terah "worshiped other gods" (Joshua 24:2), there is no Biblical record of him actually making idols of any kind. There is also no Biblical record of Abraham either making or worshiping idols or "other gods."


Which tribe did Abraham belong to?

Abraham was the father of Isaac and Jocob. the Tribes were not established until the sons of Jacob were born. This is recorded in the Book of Genesis chapter 29 and on.