JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 4

Question 4

The Patriarchs

‘God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me’. This statement was made at the birth of

  1. A.Ishmael
  2. B.Isaac
  3. C.Esau
  4. D.Samuel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Isaac)

Explanation

Sarah said this when she gave birth to Isaac in her old age (Genesis 21:6). The name Isaac means ‘he laughs’.