Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7259 רִבְקָה (Rivkah) • The Hebrew origin of the name Rebekah, used in the Old Testament to refer to the same individual.

Usage: The name Ῥεβέκκα is used in the New Testament to refer to Rebekah, the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob. It appears in genealogical and narrative contexts.

Context: Rebekah is a significant matriarch in the biblical narrative, first introduced in Genesis. She is the daughter of Bethuel and the sister of Laban. Rebekah becomes the wife of Isaac, the son of Abraham, through a divinely orchestrated meeting described in Genesis 24. Her story is pivotal in the continuation of the Abrahamic covenant, as she becomes the mother of Esau and Jacob.

In the New Testament, Rebekah is mentioned in Romans 9:10, where the Apostle Paul refers to her in the context of God's sovereign choice, highlighting the birth of her twins, Esau and Jacob. The passage emphasizes God's purpose and election, as it states, "Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac."

Rebekah's role in the biblical narrative is marked by her active participation in ensuring the fulfillment of God's promise to Jacob, whom she favored over Esau. Her actions, including the deception of Isaac to secure the blessing for Jacob, are seen as instrumental in the unfolding of God's plan for the Israelite nation.