Who was Rachel?

Beloved wife of Jacob

The story of Rachel

Rachel - Prophet
Rachel - Prophet
Died: -1684Prophet

Rachel was a biblical figure, the daughter of Laban and the wife of Jacob. She was the younger sister of Leah, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Rachel is best known for her role in the biblical narrative as the beloved wife of Jacob. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her love for her husband and children was so strong that she was willing to risk her own life to save them. Rachel was also known for her beauty, and her beauty was so great that Jacob was willing to work for her father for seven years in order to marry her. Rachel's life was filled with tragedy. She was barren for many years, and her sister Leah was able to bear children while she was not. This caused her great pain and sorrow, and she eventually died in childbirth while giving birth to her second son, Benjamin. Rachel is remembered for her faithfulness and devotion to her husband and children, and her love for them was so strong that she was willing to risk her own life to save them. She is also remembered for her beauty, and her beauty was so great that Jacob was willing to work for her father for seven years in order to marry her.

Name meaning

Ewe or female sheep

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet

First mention

Genesis 29:6

Appearances in the Bible

46 mentions

In Hebrew

רחל

Rachel in the Bible

Explore all 10 chapters where Rachel appears

Genesis

Chapter 29

Jacob Meets Rachel

Jacob works for seven years to marry Leah, but is deceived by her father Laban and marries Rachel as well. He works for ...

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Genesis

Chapter 30

The Birth of Jacob's Children

Jacob becomes very wealthy with large flocks and many children.

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Genesis

Chapter 31

Jacob's Flight from Laban

Jacob runs away from Laban with his family and possessions. Laban pursues him but they make a covenant and part as frien...

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Genesis

Chapter 33

Jacob Meets Esau

Jacob and Esau are reconciled and Jacob moves his family to Bethel.

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Genesis

Chapter 35

Jacob's Return to Bethel

God tells Jacob to move to Bethel and to get rid of foreign gods. Jacob renames the place Bethel and builds an altar to ...

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Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Genesis

Chapter 48

Jacob Blesses Joseph's Sons

Jacob blesses Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.

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Ruth

Chapter 4

The Genealogy of Boaz and Ruth

Boaz, a wealthy relative of Elimelech, takes notice of Ruth and shows her kindness.

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Matthew

Chapter 2

The Visit of the Magi

Wise men visit Jesus, and King Herod orders all boys under 2 years old in Bethlehem to be killed.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 10

Saul's Reign Begins

Saul's reign as king begins, and he experiences military victories and the affirmation of the people.

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