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    Rachel

    RAY-chul

    Hebrew
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Ewe; Gentle one
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Rachel appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 29:20.
    First appears in
    Genesis — The patriarchs
    Peak US usage
    1980s (0.80% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Rachel's name reminds us of the tenderness and sacrificial nature of love. Her story shows that God sees our deepest longings and responds in His perfect timing.
    King James verses
    • Genesis 29:20

      "And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her."

    • Jeremiah 31:15

      "A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping for her children refused to be comforted."

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