Who was Rebekah in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Rebekah?

Rebekah was the daughter of Bethuel and the granddaughter of Nahor, Abraham's brother (Gen.22.23). She became the wife of Isaac after a servant of Abraham was sent to find a suitable bride for him (Genesis 24). Rebekah was a beautiful woman and was chosen by God to be Isaac's wife (Gen.24.15-67). She was barren for many years, but Isaac prayed for her, and she conceived twins (Gen.25.21). During her pregnancy, the Lord revealed to Rebekah that two nations were in her womb and that the older would serve the younger (Gen.25.23). Rebekah gave birth to Esau and Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.25.24-26). She favored Jacob over Esau and helped him deceive Isaac into giving him the firstborn's blessing (Genesis 27). This led to a conflict between the brothers, and Jacob had to flee to escape Esau's anger (Gen.27.41-45). Rebekah's deception had consequences for the family, but God's plan for Jacob prevailed. Rebekah's nurse, Deborah, died and was buried near Bethel (Gen.35.8). Rebekah died and was buried in the cave of Machpelah, where Abraham and Sarah were also buried (Gen.49.31). In the New Testament, Paul uses Rebekah's story to illustrate God's sovereignty in election (Rom.9.10-12).

Where does Rebekah appear in the Bible?

Rebekah is referenced in 27 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• Genesis 22:23
• Genesis 24:15
• Genesis 24:29
• Genesis 24:30
• Genesis 24:45
• Genesis 24:51
• Genesis 24:53
• Genesis 24:58
• Genesis 24:59
• Genesis 24:60
• Genesis 24:61
• Genesis 24:64
• Genesis 24:67
• Genesis 25:20
• Genesis 25:21
• Genesis 25:28
• Genesis 26:7
• Genesis 26:8
• Genesis 26:35
• Genesis 27:5
• Genesis 27:6
• Genesis 27:11
• Genesis 27:15
• Genesis 27:42

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Rebekah.