Rebekah (rḗ – bek´a, רבקה, ribhḳāh; Septuagint and New Testament Ῥεβέκκα, Rhébekka, the usual English spelling Rebecca) was wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob. She was the daughter of Bethuel, granddaughter of Milcah and Nahor, the brother of Abraham. Becomes Isaac’s wife The well-known story of the facts leading up to the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah is told in Genesis 24:1-67, and gives valuable information as… Continue reading Who was Rebekah in the Bible?
Tag: Women in the Bible
Who was Jael in the Bible?
Jael or Yael ( יעל , ya‛ēl , “a wild or mountain goat,” as in Psalm 104:18) was a heroic woman mentioned in the Book of Judges Judges 4:17-22, 5:2-31. She is known for killing Sisera, the general of Canaanite King Jabin’s army. Jael was the wife of Heber the Kenite ( Judges 4:11, 4:17 ). The Kenites were on friendly terms both with the Israelites ( Judges 1:16 )… Continue reading Who was Jael in the Bible?
Who was Miriam in the Bible?
Miriam (Hebrew: מִרְיָם Mīryām, ‘Rebellion’) is the older sister of Moses and Aaron, and daughter of Amram and Jochebed, of the tribe of Levi ( Numbers 26:59; comp. Micah 6:4). Most likely Miriam was the sister who watches over baby Moses among the bulrushes on the banks of the Nile. Their mother had hidden Moses in a basket on the river bank to protect him from Pharaoh’s decree to… Continue reading Who was Miriam in the Bible?
Who was Eunice in the Bible?
Eunice (Εὐνίκη, Eunı́kē, “conquering well”) was the mother of Timothy and and daughter of Lois. She was a Jewess though her husband was a Greek, Acts 16:1 2, Timothy 1:5. She transmitted to her son the lessons of truth she herself had received from a pious mother; and Paul, on his arrival at Lystra, found them rooted and grounded in the truth… Continue reading Who was Eunice in the Bible?
Five strong women in the Bible
Some biblical women are admirable because they’re loyal wives and good mothers, or because they show wisdom and grace in hard times. Examples of women like this are Ruth, Abigail and Sarah. Then there are unnamed women like the widow of Zarephath who fed Elijah even though she thought he was eating the last food… Continue reading Five strong women in the Bible
Who was Deborah the Judge in the Bible?
According to the Book of Judges, Deborah (Hebrew: דְּבוֹרָה, Dəḇōrā, “bee”) was a prophetess of the God, the fourth Judge of Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Bible. She is well-known as she inspired Barak to defeat Sisera. Judges 5 The Song of Deborah, is one of the oldest in the Bible, and perhaps the earliest sample of Hebrew poetry. Mentions in the Bible… Continue reading Who was Deborah the Judge in the Bible?
Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
With only 50 odd words – or two verses – dedicated to her in the Bible, you could easily miss Phoebe in your reading of Romans. But that would be a shame. Although few words are given, the ones chosen reveal a woman of faith who served her church both spiritually and financially. Romans 16:1-2 says: “I commend… Continue reading Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
Who were Lois and Eunice in the Bible?
Answer: There is only one mention of Lois and Eunice in the Bible. They were the grandmother and the mother of Paul’s young protégé Timothy. In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, he mentions the faithfulness of these women in raising Timothy with such a devout and fervent faith. He writes, “I am reminded of your sincere faith,… Continue reading Who were Lois and Eunice in the Bible?