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Rebecca

Rebecca

7 5.1
A woman in the Bible who was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈbɛkə/
  • Literature
: Rebeca
  • The women watched Hanna and Rebecca walk out of the parlor.

Examples

  • Are you tellin' me Rebecca and Jeremy are plannin' to get married?

    Hard Country (1981)

  • Hello, Rebecca.

    The Wrath of Becky (2023)

  • It's in your Bible, Rebecca, two and two.

  • Have fun with the Princess Rebecca and the others.

    Roy (2020)

  • Through the years of our marriage, Rebecca thought she had me fooled.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • I'm happy for you, Rebecca.

    Theater Camp (2023)

  • It's more satisfying than confession. "Mom," Rebecca said, smiling like her mother.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Mandy held out her arms, and Rebecca went into her big sister's lap.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • After deliberation, Rebecca decides she does not want any vaccines or anti-malarial tablets.

    Academic text (2011)

  • In the Bible, Rebecca is known for her kindness and faithfulness.

Synonyms

Rebekah
vsRebecca
  • Literature
2 7.1

Wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Bible

adds the role of tribal matriarch of the Hebrew people

Surface Forms

Rebecca main

Etymology

The word Rebecca comes from the Hebrew name Rivqah, which likely means 'to tie' or 'to bind'. In the Bible Rebecca is a wife and mother who joins families, so the idea of 'binding' helps you remember her role as someone who connects generations.