Rebekah
Wife of Isaac, Mother of Jacob and Esau
Rebekah was chosen by God as wife for Isaac through Abraham's servant at a well. She was barren for twenty years until Isaac prayed. She bore twins, Jacob and Esau, and helped Jacob deceive Isaac to receive the blessing meant for Esau.
Character Traits
HospitableDecisiveManipulative
Life Timeline
Chosenc. 2026 BC
The servant recognizes God's answer; Rebekah's family agrees to the marriage.
GEN 24:50-51Sends Jacob Awayc. 1929 BC
Rebekah sends Jacob to Haran to escape Esau's anger and find a wife.
GEN 27:42-46Key Relationships
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Spiritual Lessons
Faith Gone Wrong
Rebekah knew God's prophecy that Jacob would be greater. But instead of trusting God's timing, she manipulated events through deception. Her scheme succeeded but cost her—she never saw Jacob again. Faith doesn't require manipulation.