For one thing, Abraham has the distinction of being the only person whom the Bible directly refers to as God’s friend ​ — and three times at that! ​ — 2 Chronicles 20: 7, footnote; Isaiah 41: 8; James 2: 23.
Üks põhjus on see, et ta on ainus inimene, keda Piibel nimetab Jumala sõbraks — ja seda lausa kolm korda.