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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Nor is collage-like composition unable to convey a depth of emotion—one can find plenty of that in the work of Deborah Roberts, a contemporary of Mr. Adams who deals with many of the same themes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
But a different union is forged when Deborah and a neutral linen-suit-wearing Marcus agree to go into business together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Deborah Nansteel doubling as the Omniscient Seashell and one of Aithra’s servants, and Catherine Creed as the other servant, ably filled out the cast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Cusack's mother, Deborah, could also be recalled to give evidence.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
On chilly mornings, I would curl up close to Mom, snuggling beneath her cotton wrap while the pastor led us in prayer, and Deborah would sleep in Mom’s lap.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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