Bible Dictionary
Iscah
Iscah was the daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah and Lot. A later Jewish tradition identified her with Sarai, but the biblical text does not establish that identification.
Definition
Iscah was the daughter of Haran and the sister of Milcah and Lot. Her name is associated with the idea of looking forth or spying.
Biblical Usage
Iscah is mentioned in the genealogy of Abraham’s family. The biblical text identifies her as Haran’s daughter but does not identify her with Sarai.
Historical Background
Jewish tradition identified Iscah with Sarai, Abram’s wife, but the supplied material regards that identification as unsupported.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Spy, the daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah and Lot (Gen. 11:29, 31).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(one who looks forth), daughter of Haran the brother of Abram, and sister of Milcah and of Lot. (Genesis 11:29) In the Jewish traditions she is identified with Sarai. (B.C. about 1920.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>iz'-ka, is'-ka (yickah): Daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah the wife of Nahor (Ge 11:29). Tradition identifies her with Sarai, Abram's wife; but without sufficient reason.</p>