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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As Linda Loman, Deborah Strang, normally so reliable, tries to follow the lead of husband Willy, but that turns out to be a dead end.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Less of a trial to Muv were Pamela, who seemed happy with a rural life, and Deborah, who wound up a duchess.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Deborah and Jason Brawn had to submit a declaration of intent before they could look at a 150-year-old house that was vacant for 12 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
The previous news boss, Deborah Turness, resigned in the wake of the Panorama Trump controversy.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
She carried Deborah on her back and gripped the hands of my two young cousins on either side.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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