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Rebekah Fettering, as by beauty
Rebekah is a Hebrew name meaning fettering, as by beauty, said rib-kaw'. She watered ten camels for a stranger and became Isaac's wife on her own decision to go.
Where the name comes from
רִבְקָה Ribqâh — Ribkah, the wife of Isaac. Strong's H7259 derives it: from an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering (by beauty).
Rebekah in Scripture
The name appears in 29 verses, first at Genesis 22:23.
Genesis 22:23 · KJV
And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.
Genesis 24:15 · KJV
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
Genesis 24:29 · KJV
And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.
Genesis 24:30 · KJV
And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister’s hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.
Genesis 24:45 · KJV
And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
Genesis 24:51 · KJV
Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master’s son’s wife, as the LORD hath spoken.
Genesis 24:53 · KJV
And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
Genesis 24:58 · KJV
And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
Genesis 24:59 · KJV
And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.
Genesis 24:60 · KJV
And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.
Genesis 24:61 · KJV
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
Genesis 24:64 · KJV
And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.
and 17 more.
Who bore the name
Read the story: Bible verses about Isaac.
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