Rebekah

Rebekah, chosen to be Isaac’s wife through God’s providence, became the mother of Jacob and Esau and played a decisive role in the unfolding of the covenant promise passed down from Abraham’s family.

Female

Old Testament

Patriarchs

Intermediate

Why Study This Person?

Rebekah’s story highlights God’s guidance in ordinary decisions and the complex ways human actions intersect with divine promises. Her life invites readers to consider how family relationships, choices, and faith all influence the unfolding of God’s purposes across generations.

Trace the Life of

Rebekah

in Scripture

First Appearance

Genesis 24:15

Key Passage

Genesis 24:58-60

When Abraham's servant asks if she will leave her family to marry Isaac, Rebekah willingly agrees, demonstrating faith and readiness to join God's covenant family.

Christ Connection

Rebekah becomes the mother of Jacob, continuing the covenant family line through which God’s promises eventually lead to Christ.

Final Appearance

Genesis 27:46

Genesis 25:22-23; Genesis 27:5-13; Genesis 27:46

Rebekah later receives God's prophecy concerning the future of her twin sons, Jacob and Esau. She plays a decisive role in ensuring that Jacob receives Isaac's blessing, shaping the future of the covenant line.

Other Places in Scripture That Mention

Rebekah

How to Study

This Person

As you read the passages connected to this person, look for patterns in how they respond to God and how their life fits into the larger story of Scripture.