The HB's struggle with the enigmatic name יצחק

[Isaac Fried]

I have nothing against the Hurrians, it is just that I know nothing of their language, and am careful to disregard anything I am unable to verify myself. The only arguments I will accept are those done from within the HB in Hebrew.

I am ready to admit the possibility that the name יצחק may reflect on the circumstances attending the events leading to Sarah's pregnancy, but it is certainly not about her "laughing", but, rather, her being annoyed by outside מצחקים.

Isaac Fried, Boston University