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