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Milkah bore these eight sons to Abraham&#8217s brother Nahor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />(Bethuel became the father of Rebekah.) In addition to these eight sons from Milcah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />(Bethuel fathered Rebekah.) These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Bethuel begot Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and <i>it was</i> Bethuel <i>who</i> fathered Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Bethuel became the father of Rebekah; these eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham&#8217s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah: these eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Bethuel was the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight [children] Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Bethuel fathered Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Bethuel fathered Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight to Nahor, Abraham&#8217s brother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Bethuel begat Rebekah. These eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bethuel is the father of Rebekah. Milcah had these eight sons by Abraham's brother Nahor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Rebecca's father. Milcah bore these eight sons to Nahor, Abraham's brother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bethuel fathered Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Nahor, Abraham's brother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham?s brother Nahor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(Now Bethuel became the father of Rebekah.) These were the eight sons Milcah bore to Abraham's brother Nahor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah bore to Nahor Abraham's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Bethuel has begotten Rebekah”; Milcah has borne these eight to Nahor, Abraham’s brother;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Bethuel hath begotten Rebekah;' these eight hath Milcah borne to Nahor, Abraham's brother;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Bethuel will beget Rebekah: these eight, Milcah will bring forth to Nahor, Abraham's brother.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Bathuel, of whom was born Rebecca: These eight did Melcha bear to Nachor Abraham's brother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />as well as Bethuel, of whom was born Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore for Nahor, the brother of Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Bethuel begot Rebekah; these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Bethuyel begot Raphqa; Melka gave birth to these eight by Nakhor the brother of Abraham.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Bethuel begot Rebekah; these eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />these are eight sons, which Melcha bore to Nachor the brother of Abraam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/22-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5014" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">The Sons of Nahor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1328.htm" title="1328: ū·ḇə·ṯū·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Apparently from the same as bathah and 'el; destroyed of God; Bethuel, the name of a nephew of Abraham, and of a place in Palestine.">And Bethuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·laḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">became the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7259.htm" title="7259: riḇ·qāh (N-proper-fs) -- Wife of Isaac. From an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering; Ribkah, the wife of Isaac.">Rebekah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4435.htm" title="4435: mil·kāh (N-proper-fs) -- Two Isr. women. A form of malkah; queen; Milcah, the name of a Hebrewess and of an Israelite.">Milcah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·lə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">bore</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: šə·mō·nāh (Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth.">eight sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">to Abraham’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî (N-msc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/5152.htm" title="5152: lə·nā·ḥō·wr (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From the same as nachar; snorer; Nochor, the name of the grandfather and a brother of Abraham.">Nahor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Moreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-2</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Luke 3:34</a></span><br />the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-21.htm">James 2:21-23</a></span><br />Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-9</a></span><br />Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-22.htm">Galatians 4:22-23</a></span><br />For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Acts 7:8</a></span><br />Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-39.htm">John 8:39</a></span><br />“Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18-22</a></span><br />Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a></span><br />So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-28.htm">1 Chronicles 1:28-34</a></span><br />The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael. / These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Genesis 24:15</a></span><br />Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-20.htm">Genesis 25:20</a></span><br />and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-2.htm">Genesis 28:2</a></span><br />“Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-5.htm">Genesis 29:5</a></span><br />“Do you know Laban the grandson of Nahor?” Jacob asked. “We know him,” they replied.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother.</p><p class="hdg">Bethuel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Genesis 24:15,24,47</a></b></br> And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-20.htm">Genesis 25:20</a></b></br> And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/28-2.htm">Genesis 28:2,5</a></b></br> Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother… </p><p class="hdg">Rebekah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51,60,67</a></b></br> Behold, Rebekah <i>is</i> before thee, take <i>her</i>, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Romans 9:10</a></b></br> And not only <i>this</i>; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, <i>even</i> by our father Isaac;</p><p class="hdg">Rebecca.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/21-11.htm">Abraham's</a> <a href="/genesis/18-24.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/genesis/22-22.htm">Bethuel</a> <a href="/genesis/22-22.htm">Bethu'el</a> <a href="/genesis/21-3.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/21-4.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Milcah</a> <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Nahor</a> <a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Rebekah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-9.htm">Abraham's</a> <a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Bethuel</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Bethu'el</a> <a href="/genesis/22-24.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/22-24.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/26-2.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Milcah</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Nahor</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebekah</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">He gives proof of his faith and obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">The angel prevents him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Isaac is exchanged for a ram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">The place is called Jehovah-jireh.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Abraham is again blessed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This connection is crucial for the continuation of the Abrahamic covenant through Isaac's lineage. Rebekah's introduction here foreshadows her role in the narrative of <a href="/genesis/24.htm">Genesis 24</a>, where she is chosen as Isaac's wife, ensuring the covenantal promises continue. The name Bethuel means "man of God," indicating a possible reverence or connection to the divine, which is fitting given his daughter's future role in the biblical narrative. Rebekah's introduction also sets the stage for the birth of Jacob and Esau, furthering the lineage that leads to the twelve tribes of Israel.<p><b>Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor.</b><br>Milcah, Nahor's wife, is mentioned as the mother of eight sons, highlighting the expansion of Nahor's family. This detail emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, as Nahor's descendants are part of this broader narrative. Nahor, Abraham's brother, represents a parallel line to Abraham's, showing the spread of the family and the potential for alliances and interactions between their descendants. The mention of eight sons signifies a complete and prosperous family, which was a sign of blessing and favor in the ancient Near Eastern context. This genealogical detail also serves to connect Rebekah to the broader family of Abraham, reinforcing the theme of God's providence and the interconnectedness of the patriarchal narratives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethuel.htm">Bethuel</a></b><br>The son of Nahor and Milcah, and the father of Rebekah. He plays a crucial role in the lineage that leads to the birth of Rebekah, who becomes Isaac's wife.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>The daughter of Bethuel, who later becomes the wife of Isaac, Abraham's son. Her introduction here foreshadows her significant role in the continuation of Abraham's lineage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/milcah.htm">Milcah</a></b><br>The wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and mother of eight sons, including Bethuel. Her role highlights the extended family of Abraham and the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply his descendants.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor.htm">Nahor</a></b><br>Abraham's brother, who settled in Haran. His family is mentioned to show the broader context of Abraham's relatives and God's work beyond just Abraham's immediate family.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/haran.htm">Haran</a></b><br>The place where Nahor's family resides. It serves as a backdrop for the unfolding of God's plan through Abraham's extended family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_lineage.htm">God's Sovereignty in Lineage</a></b><br>The mention of Rebekah's birth in this genealogy highlights God's sovereign plan in orchestrating the lineage through which His promises to Abraham would be fulfilled.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family.htm">The Importance of Family</a></b><br>The detailed genealogy underscores the importance of family in God's plan. It reminds us of the value of our own family heritage and the role it plays in God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>God's faithfulness to Abraham is seen not only in his immediate descendants but also in the extended family, encouraging us to trust in God's promises across generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_future_events.htm">Preparation for Future Events</a></b><br>The introduction of Rebekah sets the stage for future events in the biblical account, teaching us that God prepares the way for His plans long before they come to fruition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_rebekah_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Rebekah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_felix_in_the_bible.htm">Where is the Land of Uz located?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_gen_25_23_fit_edom-israel_history.htm">How does 'the older shall serve the younger' (Genesis 25:23) align with later historical records of Edom and Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jacob_and_esau's_story_important.htm">What is the significance of Jacob and Esau's story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Bethuel begat Rebekah</span> - <span class="accented">Ribkah</span>; captivating, ensnaring (Furst); "a rope with a noose," not unfit as the name of a girl who ensnares men by her beauty (Gesenius). Rebekah was the child of Isaac's cousin, and being the daughter of Nahor's youngest son, was probably about the same age as her future husband. <span class="cmt_word">These eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/22-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Bethuel</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְתוּאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ṯū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1328.htm">Strong's 1328: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethuel -- perhaps 'man of God', a nephew of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rebekah.</span><br /><span class="heb">רִבְקָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(riḇ·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7259.htm">Strong's 7259: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rebekah -- wife of Isaac</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Milcah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְכָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4435.htm">Strong's 4435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Milcah -- two Israelite women</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bore</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלְדָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(yā·lə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֙לֶּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eight [sons]</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֹנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8083.htm">Strong's 8083: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cardinal number, eight, eighth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Abraham’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nahor.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנָח֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nā·ḥō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5152.htm">Strong's 5152: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nochor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/22-23.htm">Genesis 22:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/22-23.htm">OT Law: Genesis 22:23 Bethuel became the father of Rebekah (Gen. 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