Definitions for Deborah
ˈdɛb ər ə, ˈdɛb rədeb·o·rah

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1. Deborahnoun

   A judge of Israel; a nurse of Rebecca.

2. Deborahnoun

   . Popular from the 1940s to the 1970s, first in the USA, then UK.

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1. Deborah

   According to the Book of Judges, Deborah (Hebrew: דְּבוֹרָה, Dəḇōrā, "bee") was a prophetess of the God of the Israelites, the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Bible. Many scholars contend that the phrase, "a woman of Lappidot", as translated from biblical Hebrew in Judges 4:4 denotes her marital status as the wife of Lappidot. Alternatively, "lappid" translates as "torch" or "lightning", therefore the phrase, "woman of Lappidot" could be referencing Deborah as a "fiery woman." Deborah told Barak, an Israelite general from Kedesh in Naphtali, that God commanded him to lead an attack against the forces of Jabin king of Canaan and his military commander Sisera (Judges 4:6–7); the entire narrative is recounted in chapter 4. Judges chapter 5 gives the same story in poetic form. This passage, often called The Song of Deborah, may date to as early as the twelfth century BC, and is perhaps the earliest sample of Hebrew poetry.

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1. Deborah

   Deborah was a prophetess of the God of the Israelites, the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel, counselor, warrior, and the wife of Lapidoth according to the Book of Judges chapters 4 and 5. The only female judge mentioned in the Bible, Deborah led a successful counterattack against the forces of Jabin king of Canaan and his military commander Sisera, the narrative is recounted in chapter 4. Judges chapter 5 gives the same story in poetic form. This passage, often called The Song of Deborah, may date to as early as the 12th century BC and is perhaps the earliest sample of Hebrew poetry. It is also significant because it is one of the oldest passages that portrays fighting women, the account being that of Jael, the wife of Heber, a Kenite tent maker. Jael killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple as he slept. Both Deborah and Jael are portrayed as strong independent women. The poem may have been included in the Book of the Wars of the Lord mentioned in Numbers 21:14. In Hebrew, her name, דְּבוֹרָה, translates as bee. The Deborah number, a dimensionless number used in rheology, is named after her.

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How to pronounce Deborah?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Deborah in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Deborah in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Deborah in a Sentence

1. Oprah Winfrey:

   I heard Deborah [Lacks] on tape, that Rebecca Skloot, the author of the book had, saying she wanted me to [play her], so, I really did it to honor her, to serve that notion of her completing the circle for finding her mother, telling the story in the book and then getting it out into the world.

2. Prince William:

   I love Dame Deborah, Dame Deborah's fantastic, dame Deborah legacy is massive. I was very honored to be able to speak to Dame Deborah. It felt like a very personal family moment that I was there for. It was a glorious day as well... Dame Deborah spoke very highly about Dame Deborah care. It was a touching moment... Dame Deborah is a brave and inspirational woman.

3. Lindsey Graham:

   They wanted to talk -- the FBI to talk with the witnesses that The New York Times.Both Ford named, they want to talk to Ms. Deborah Ramirez, because Deborah Ramirez refused to talk to Senate Judiciary Committee. They're going to Mark Judge, did you ever see Brett Kavanaugh drug women or engage in gang rape. I think that's going to be the focus of it.

4. Robert Foster:

   They were overwhelmingly congratulating Deborah Barbier because of Deborah Barbier stellar reputation. They were overwhelming in that regard, they were split as to a lot of other issues, just as with anything else with Trump you're going to have 51 % of the people on one side and 49 % on the other side.

5. Donald Trump:

   Based on the fact that the Democratic nominating process is totally rigged and Crooked Hillary Clinton and Deborah Wasserman Schultz will not allow Bernie Sanders to win, and now that I am the presumptive Republican nominee, it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second place finisher, likewise, the networks want to make a killing on these events and are not proving to be too generous to charitable causes, in this case, women's health issues. Therefore, as much as I want to debate Bernie Sanders -- and it would be an easy payday -- I will wait to debate the first place finisher in the Democratic Party, probably Crooked Hillary Clinton, or whoever it may be.

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