The story of Rebekah

Rebekah is a biblical figure best known for her role in the story of Isaac and Jacob. She was the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Nahor and Milcah, and the sister of Laban. Rebekah was chosen by God to be the wife of Isaac, Abraham's son. When Abraham's servant Eliezer went to find a wife for Isaac, he prayed for God to show him the right woman. Rebekah was the one who answered his prayer. She offered to draw water for Eliezer and his camels, and when Eliezer saw her, he knew she was the one. Rebekah and Isaac were married, and she bore him two sons, Esau and Jacob. Jacob was the younger son, and Rebekah favored him over Esau. She helped him deceive his father into giving him the blessing that was meant for Esau. Rebekah is best known for her role in the story of Isaac and Jacob. She was chosen by God to be the wife of Isaac, and she bore him two sons. She favored Jacob over Esau, and helped him deceive his father into giving him the blessing that was meant for Esau.
Name meaning
"to tie firmly" or "to bind"
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Wife of Isaac
First mention
Genesis 22:23
Appearances in the Bible
29 mentions