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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That first adaptation starred Jenny Seagrove and Deborah Kerr as the younger and older Emma.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Birmingham City Council's cabinet member for culture, Deborah Harries, said the display offered fans a new way to connect with Osbourne's story at what would be "an emotional moment" for many.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Two women who set up support groups for families that lost relatives during the pandemic are appointed MBEs; Deborah Lewis for Covid-19 Families UK and Constance McCready for Covid-19 Families Scotland.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Prosecutors asked for a 30-year sentence, but federal Judge Deborah Boardman sentenced the attacker to eight years in prison, about what the defense sought.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Deborah watched him out of the corner of her eye, as was her silent and exasperating habit.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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