"A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Rahel Meaning in the Bible
Rahel
girl
Rahel means "Ewe lamb; Tender", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Rahel appears in the King James Bible, and Jeremiah 31:15 is the passage most often tied to it. Rahel's weeping was met with God's promise of restoration. Her tears remind us that grief is not the end of the story — God rewards faithful love and promises that what was lost shall return.
Is Rahel in the Bible?
Yes — Rahel appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 31:15.
Pronunciation:/rah-HEL/
OriginHebrew
MeaningEwe lamb; Tender
What does Rahel mean?
Rahel is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Ewe lamb; Tender". Rahel is the original Hebrew form of Rachel, meaning "ewe lamb" or "tender." This spelling appears in Jeremiah's poignant prophecy of Rachel weeping for her children — a passage quoted in Matthew regarding the slaughter of innocent children by Herod.
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What does Rahel mean in the Bible?
Rahel means "Ewe lamb; Tender" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rahel is the original Hebrew form of Rachel, meaning "ewe lamb" or "tender." This spelling appears in Jeremiah's poignant prophecy of Rachel weeping for her children — a passage quoted in Matthew regarding the slaughter of innocent children by Herod.
The image of Rahel/Rachel weeping "for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not" is among the most haunting in all of Scripture. It captures the agony of loss and the maternal grief that echoes through the ages.
Yet Jeremiah's prophecy continues with hope: "Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD." The name Rahel thus carries both the sorrow and the hope of God's redemptive plan — tears that will ultimately be dried by divine restoration.
Where does Rahel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Rahel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Jeremiah 31:15. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy."
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Which books of the Bible mention Rahel?
Rahel is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rahel?
Rahel's weeping was met with God's promise of restoration. Her tears remind us that grief is not the end of the story — God rewards faithful love and promises that what was lost shall return.
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Rahel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Rahel appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 31:15.
Rahel means "Ewe lamb; Tender." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Jeremiah 31:15, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Rahel comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Ewe lamb; Tender." It appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 31:15.
Common questions about the name Rahel
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rahel?
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