Rebekah

[ ri-bek-uh ]

noun

1. the sister of Laban, wife of Isaac, and mother of Esau and Jacob. Genesis 24–27.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rebekah¹

From Late Latin Rebecca, from Greek Rhebékka, from Hebrew Ribhkāh , a personal name of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

The most beguiling figure in this whole drama is Rebekah Brooks—it could be said that she is the only beguiling figure.

From The Daily Beast

Once Rebekah Brooks had been cleared of phone hacking charges, Watson suggested that she could help lead the charge.

From The Daily Beast

Rebekah Brooks, a previous editor of the tabloid, was found not guilty on all charges.

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“It is a sad day for Michigan women,” said State Senator Rebekah Warren.

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Peter Jukes on the text message from Rebekah Brooks to Cameron that made this uncomfortably clear.

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Rebekah searched for her father's name, and when she became certain that it was not there, her lips moved in thanksgiving.

From Project Gutenberg

Rebekah, pack your trunk and be ready to take the 6:40 fast express.

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Jacob was obedient, complimentary, submissive and loving and Rebekah was—a woman.

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He told them of Isaac, in whose name he sued for Rebekah's fair hand.

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Rebekah made all possible haste back, and soon circulated through the family the joyful intelligence of this arrival.

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