A name from Scripture
Rebecca
reh-BEK-uh
Meaning
To bind; Captivating
Hebrew origin · Girl · First in Genesis
What it points to
Rebecca's name speaks of the captivating nature of a life surrendered to God's purposes. Her story shows that divine providence often works through ordinary acts of kindness and generosity.
Verses · King James Version
“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her.”
Genesis 24:67
“And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels.”
Genesis 25:23