Deborah

[deb-er-uh, deb-ruh]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.

2. Also Debora. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “bee.”

Deborah

/ ˈdɛbərə, -brə /

noun

1. a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5)

2. Rebecca's nurse (Genesis 35:8)

Example Sentences

"Ashley J. Tellis is a widely respected scholar and senior policy advisor," his lawyers, Deborah Curtis and John Nassikas, said in a statement.

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Cody Balmer, 38 years old, from Harrisburg, Penn., was sentenced by Judge Deborah Curcillo after pleading guilty to state charges of attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary and other charges under a plea deal.

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Deborah Sivas, a professor of environmental law at Stanford’s Law School, said it’s getting harder to see a successful path forward for Sable.

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Rich-voiced mezzo Deborah Nansteel gave Teresa, Amina’s adoptive mother, a character arc: When the community turned against Amina, she broke ranks to shield her daughter.

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Sophie Roske, 29, had committed an “extremely serious” offense in plotting to kill Kavanaugh in hopes of reshaping the Supreme Court in 2022, Judge Deborah Boardman said during a hearing in Maryland.

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