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    Rebekah

    reh-BEK-uh

    Hebrew
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    To bind; Captivating beauty
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Rebekah (spelled Rebecca in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 24:58.
    First appears in
    Genesis — The patriarchs
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.11% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Rebekah's decisive 'I will go' is a model of faith in action. Her willingness to step into the unknown, trusting God's providential leading, reminds us that bold obedience opens the door to covenant blessings.
    King James verses
    • Genesis 24:58

      "And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go."

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