Accomplishments rebekah married isaac, one of the patriarchs of the jewish nation. When isaac was of age to be married, abraham called for his most dependable servant and bestowed upon him a crucial role in this story. Rebecca and isaac were one of the four couples that some believe are. Concordances bible dictionaries bible commentaries baptist commentary bible handbooks bible promise books christian living christian classics daily devotionals pastors resources topical bibles original languages word studies audiobooks bible maps. Letting both spheres identify the topics, the editors have compiled a comprehensive handbook for thinking about the realm of ethics and the moral life but with particular attention to what the bible has to say about such. Link panels synchronize references go to table of contents single column. How to pronounce say rebekah by bible speak pronunciation. Then isaac brought her into the tent of sarah his mother and took rebekah, and she became his wife, and he loved her. Rebekah, rebecca all the women of the bible bible gateway. Jun 17, 2015 rebekah is scarcely mentioned again in the bible.
Genesis 24 new international version niv isaac and rebekah. According to the old testament she was a prophet and the wife of isaac and mother of jacob and esau. The magical world of narnia is so imaginative that it makes this bible story seem brandnew. Bible study questions rebekah jill eileen smith sp. Although sarah, rebekah and rachel and leah lived in biblical times, their experiences speak to. She is a mother of three, wife of one, and dog walker of two living in nashville. For more information about rebekah, check out the easton bible dictionary entry as well. See more ideas about bible pictures, biblical art and bedouin tent. We believe the bible is the inspired word of god, thus our primary source for dating events and people in the bible prophecy timeline are the bibles genealogies and eventtoevent comparisons found in other traditionally accepted nonbiblical sources, such as ancient historical records by josephus and modernday scholarship by professional theologians and educators.
It provides facts, a biography and information about this famous woman of the bible for bible study. At the same time, youll find links to related passages. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, rebekah shares her personal battles of overcoming anxiety and depression and invites others to boldly pursue their godgiven purpose. Bible makes reference to lovehis fathers love for him genesis 22. The very fact that the verb to go is used of rebekah seven times a number used in the bible for emphasis in the courtship narrative of chap. 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, abrahams brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder. Isaac was the son of abraham and sarah, promised by god and born to them late in life. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Rebekah discussed most often in the book of genesis 27. Rebekah married isaac the son of abraham, by whom she had two sons. When isaac was of age to be married, abraham called. And they blessed rebekah and said to her, our sister, may you become thousands of ten thousands, and may your. Jun 20, 2016 this free audio bible name pronunciation guide is a valuable tool in your study of gods word. Discover the top bible verses about rebekah from the old and new testaments. Shes an old soul with a contemporary, honest voice who puts a new face on the struggles women face as they seek to live a life of meaning. Byrd becky byrd obtained a masters degree in historical theology from wheaton graduate school in 2016. The story of a journey after a wife bible story for children and adults this famous the story of a journey after a wife bible story for adults, teens and children about rebekah is a free, printable bible study resource which can be read by teens or adults or used at sunday school for christian children and young kids. Click the play button below to hear how to pronounce rebekah. The beautifully constructed narratives in genesis 2427 describe how she becomes isaacs wife, gives birth to twin sons after initial barrenness, and finally obtains the primary place in the lineage for her younger son, jacob, who is destined to become ancestor of all. Letting both spheres identify the topics, the editors have compiled a comprehensive handbook for thinking about the realm of ethics and the moral life but with particular attention to what the bible has to say about such matters. There is also a phonetic guide to use to see the proper pronunciation of rebekah. Bible verses about rebekah 27 passages king james version.
Yet it is rebekah herself who is chosen as gods instrument, ensuring that his protection and blessings are bestowed upon jacob and the nation of israel. According to biblical tradition, rebeccas father was bethuel the aramean from paddan aram, also called aramnaharaim. Jan 02, 2020 isaac and rebekah were married genesis 24. If a young woman comes out to draw water and i say to her, please let me drink a little water from your jar, and if she says to me, drink, and ill draw water for your camels too, let.
Our goal is to provide easytounderstand discussion of the scriptures, without relying on jargon or slogans. The bible says that isaac was 60 years old when rebekah bore his sons genesis 25. Furthermore, rebekah is said to have had a nurse gen 35. Oct 08, 2015 the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by c. Link panels synchronize references go to table of contents single column stretch across both columns. There is also reference to where rebekah is mentioned in the holy bible. Rebekah in the bible was the wife of isaac and mother of jacob and esau. Dec 01, 2001 rebekah by orson scott card is a superb example of how to use inner conflict to make even a slower, characterdriven story riveting. Rebekah became the mother of jacob and esau, the first twins mentioned in the bible genesis 25. This free audio bible name pronunciation guide is a valuable tool in your study of gods word. So when esau went to the field to hunt for game and bring it, 6 rebekah said to her son jacob. His constant referring back to the scripture and the story of jacob and rebekah was refreshing. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.
Rebecca appears in the hebrew bible as the wife of isaac and the mother of jacob and esau. Rebekah this article contains a free women of the bible study resource on the subject of rebekah. As a selfconfessed mess, rebekah wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and. She has a ba in bible and theology from moody bible institute and was trained as a spiritual director at north park seminary. King james bible dictionary reference list rebekah. I have liked orson scott cards other books on women of the bible but was disappointed in this one for i was very uncomfortable about the way he portrayed rebekah and her family and mostly with the image that was depicted of abraham and isaac. Entry about rebekah in women in scripture by carol meyers. Find tools designed to help you dig deeper into gods word. The beautifully constructed narratives in genesis 2427 describe how she becomes isaacs wife, gives birth to twin sons after initial barrenness, and finally obtains the primary place in the lineage for her younger son, jacob, who is destined to become ancestor of all israel. In addition, rebekahs behavior in genesis 24 is depicted by a series of action verbsshe runs, draws water, fills jars, and rides a camelthat contribute to a sense.
Rebekah was willing to leave her family and travel to a distant land to become isaacs wife. Since there are so many versions and each has its strength, it is good. Rebekah lyons is a mother of three, wife of one, and dog walker of two living in new york city. Here, you can find bookbybook, chapterbychapter, and versebyverse commentary on the entire bible eventually.
Scripture notes that the attitudes of their parents toward the boys differed. Rebekah her life, personality, and legacy is intricately and irretrievably woven within the fabric around the bibles most extraordinary men. He is memorable for the circumstances attending his birth, as a child of prophecy and promise, in the old age of his parents. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Rebekah was the first women in the bible to be mentioned first by a well others include rachel and the samaritan woman rebekah is isaacs second cousin.
When jacob is sent to mesopotamia to secure a spouse like his father isaac, jacob identifies himself to his future bride and cousin rachel not as the son of isaac, but rather as rebekahs son gen 29. The dictionary of scripture and ethics is a unique reference work, drawing together topics that are intimately connected but often relegated to separate spheres. This would have made rebekah a greatniece to abraham and second cousin to isaac. Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when. Feb 03, 2014 its hard to recommend 10 specific books. Rebekah, eavesdropping outside the tent, heard old isaac tell esau to hunt some venison and make him a savory stew so that he could gain the strength to bless him before he died. Shes an old soul with a contemporary, honest voice who puts a new face on the struggles women face as they seek to live a life of. Parallel bible translation the most important item you can use is the text of the bible. A breathtaking journey toward a life of meaning and you are free. The top bible verses about rebekah in scripture bible study tools. When rebekah died, she was buried in the family tomb, a cave near mamre in canaan, the resting place of abraham and sarah, isaac, jacob, and her daughterinlaw leah.
Actually isaac lived for many years after that, but he had become withdrawn and selfabsorbed, approaching a state of hypochondria. Each of the main characters was sympatheticat least, those who were meant to be. Finally, the long courtship account of genesis 24, which is considered by many to be a selfcontained novella, can perhaps be called a womans story. What ten reference books would you recommend as must haves. Genesis 24 english standard version esv isaac and rebekah. Shes an old soul with a contemporary, honest voice who puts a new face on the. Prophets of the hebrew bible 20thcentury bc people 20thcentury bc women biblical matriarchs book of genesis people isaac esau vayeira.
Rebekah lyons is a national speaker and the bestselling author of you are free and freefall to fly. Rebekahs family consisted of laban, her brother, the father of rachel and leah, and her sons jacob the father of israel and esau the father of edom. Rebecca became the wife of isaac, who was the promised son of. Then rebekah and her attendants got ready and mounted the camels and went back with the man. This timeless collection has been printed in many languages throughout the world and sold in their millions.
Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Septuagint and new testament rhebekka, whence the usual english spelling rebecca. Rebekah lyons books your trusted source for bible studies. Rebekah mentioned in 1 books and occurs 27 times in the king james bible kjv of the bible. Daughter of bethuel and an unknown mother, granddaughter of nahor and milcah, sister of laban, wife of isaac, mother of esau and jacob. Rebekah s family consisted of laban, her brother, the father of rachel and leah, and her sons jacob the father of israel and esau the father of edom. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. Rebekah has is to be found in the anglican marriage service of the book of.
Rebeccas brother was laban the aramean, and she was the grand daughter of milcah and nahor, the brother of abraham. Rooted in a scriptural understanding of marriage, it thoughtfully engages the issues surrounding marriage being debated today and lays the groundwork for the crucial conversations of our day. May you find some insight from these related scripture quotes. In addition, rebekah s behavior in genesis 24 is depicted by a series of action verbsshe runs, draws water, fills jars, and rides a camelthat contribute to a sense. Rebekah is one of the most prominent womenin terms of her active role and her control of eventsin the hebrew bible. The beautifully constructed narratives in genesis 2427 describe how she becomes isaacs wife, gives birth to twin sons after initial barrenness, and finally obtains the primary place in the lineage for her younger son, jacob, who is destined to become. Read through the biblical references of rebekah to learn more about its meaning and significance. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more.
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