Strong's Lexicon Rhebekka: Rebekah Original Word: Ῥεβέκκα Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew רִבְקָה (Rivkah) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H7259 (רִבְקָה, Rivkah) Usage: Rebekah is a proper noun used to refer to the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob. Her name is associated with the idea of "to tie firmly" or "a noose," possibly reflecting her captivating beauty or her role in the unfolding of God's covenantal promises. Cultural and Historical Background: Rebekah is a significant matriarch in the biblical narrative, playing a crucial role in the Abrahamic lineage. She was chosen as Isaac's wife through divine guidance, as recounted in Genesis 24. Her account is set in the patriarchal period, a time when family lineage and inheritance were of utmost importance. Rebekah's actions, particularly in securing Jacob's blessing, highlight the complexities of family dynamics and the fulfillment of God's promises through human agency. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Ribqah Definition Rebecca, the wife of Isaac NASB Translation Rebekah (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4479: ΡεβεκκαΡεβεκκα (רִבְקָה, from רָבַק unused in Hebrew but in Arabic 'to bind,' 'fasten'; hence, the substantive equivalent to 'ensnarer,' fascinating the men by her beauty), ἡ, Rebecca, the wife of Isaac: Romans 9:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rebecca. Of Hebrew origin (Ribqah); Rebecca (i.e. Ribkah), the wife of Isaac -- Rebecca. see HEBREW Ribqah Forms and Transliterations έρεγχε Ρεβεκκα Ῥεβέκκα ρέγχεις Rebekka Rhebekka RhebékkaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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