Ish·ma·el 1 ( sh m - l, -m -) In the Bible, the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac. He is traditionally considered to be the forebear of the Arabs. |
| Ish·ma·el 2 (shm-l, -m-) n. An outcast. [After Ishmael.] |
Ishmael [ˈɪʃmeɪəl]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah's handmaid: the ancestor of 12 Arabian tribes (Genesis 21:8-21; 25:12-18)
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a bandit chieftain, who defied the Babylonian conquerors of Judah and assassinated the governor appointed by Nebuchadnezzar (II Kings 25:25; Jeremiah 40:13-41:18)
3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) Rare an outcast
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| Noun | 1. |  Ishmael - (Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribesOld Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
| 2. | Ishmael - a person who is rejected (from society or home) unfortunate, unfortunate person - a person who suffers misfortune heretic, misbeliever, religious outcast - a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church leper - a pariah who is avoided by others Harijan, untouchable - belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India |
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