Rebekah

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A biblical figure: Rebekah is a character in the Old Testament of the Bible, known as the wife of the patriarch Isaac and the mother of the twin brothers Jacob and Esau.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The story of Rebekah at the well is found in the Book of Genesis.
    • Rebekah helped her younger son, Jacob, receive his father Isaac's blessing.
Advanced Usage
  • "The story of Rebekah": A common phrase referring to the narrative of her life as recounted in the Book of Genesis, including her marriage to Isaac and her role in the family lineage.
    • The story of Rebekah illustrates themes of providence and familial conflict.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rebecca: An alternative and common English spelling for the same biblical name.
    • The name Rebecca is used in many modern translations of the Bible.
Synonyms
  • Matriarch: A venerable older woman; a female head of a family or tribe. (Rebekah is considered a matriarch in the biblical narrative).
  • Biblical figure: A person who appears in the stories of the Bible.
Related Phrases
  • "Rebekah's deception": Often refers to her role in orchestrating the event where Jacob receives the blessing intended for Esau.
    • The complexity of Rebekah's deception is a frequent topic of theological discussion.
Noun
  1. (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

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