Deborah
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) a prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.
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Also Debora. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “bee.”
noun
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a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5)
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Rebecca's nurse (Genesis 35:8)
Example Sentences
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When the waiting becomes almost too much, Deborah starts humming a few bars of a familiar song.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
Its one sure bet left in the running -- and maybe its only statuette, says Rosen -- is a best actress prize for Jean Smart for playing the indefatigable Deborah Vance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Deborah Borza’s 20-year-old daughter Deora Bodley was the youngest on board Flight 93, which crashed in rural Pennsylvania, killing all 33 passengers and seven crew members.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The chair of the inquiry, retired senior judge Deborah Taylor KC, has until May 2027 to complete her final report.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Deborah had big, soulful brown eyes that could light the whole world.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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