The call of Abraham
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The invitation or command of God to Abraham, to leave his idolatrous country, under the promise of becoming the father of a great nation.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “The call of Abraham” mean?
The invitation or command of God to Abraham, to leave his idolatrous country, under the promise of becoming the father of a great nation.
Is “The call of Abraham” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.