Rachel
Rachel in the Bible — daughter of Laban (GEN 29:10) and wife of Jacob (GEN 29:28). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “sheep”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 5 connections
Biography
Jacob's beloved wife for whom he worked fourteen years. Beautiful and loved, Rachel was barren for many years while her sister Leah bore children. This caused great rivalry and heartache. God eventually remembered Rachel, and she bore Joseph and later Benjamin, dying in childbirth with Benjamin. Her tomb near Bethlehem became a memorial.
Significance
Rachel represents the pain of barrenness and God's faithfulness in answering prayer. Her sons Joseph and Benjamin became two important tribes of Israel.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- רָחֵל
- Transliteration
- rachel
- Meaning
- ewe
- Greek
- Ραχηλ
- Reference
- GEN 29:6
- Strong's
- H7354
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rachel in the Bible?
Rachel is described in the Bible as daughter of Laban (GEN 29:10) and wife of Jacob (GEN 29:28).
What does the name Rachel mean?
The name Rachel means “sheep” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.