Just do what I say.". It is named for that woman of early Hebrew history whose kindness and hospitality to a humble and unknown stranger was thought to best portray the nobility and character of women. [42][43] Jones disputes the state's claims and alleges that she was fired because she refused to manipulate data to indicate reopening readiness in rural counties to align with DeSantis's reopening plan. Raising awareness for LGBTQ youth and putting herself out there as a role model for other kids has made her a hero. She was also the sister of Laban and the aunt of Jacob's future wives: Leah and Rachel . There were also inconsistencies in the text's formatting and style. Thus disguised, Jacob entered his father's room. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 USA Jacob had scarcely left the room when Esau returned from the hunt to receive the blessing. She managed the team created the widely praised Florida Department of Health 's COVID-19 dashboard using ArcGIS software. 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She would become the wife of Isaac and mother to Esau and Jacob. Esau would be father to the Edomites, and Jacob to the Israelites. Photo: Kyle Okita/CSM/Shutterstock. [16][17][18][19], Jones managed the dashboard for two months. New World Encyclopedia writers and editors rewrote and completed the Wikipedia article The name Rebekah is girl's name of German origin meaning "to tie, bind". The second (after Sarah) of the matriarchs in the ancestor stories of Genesis, Rebekah is one of the most prominent womenin terms of her active role and her control of eventsin the Hebrew Bible. (27:22). He is named Jacob. [118][119], In 2020, Jones was recognized by Fortune magazine's 40 Under 40 in Healthcare for founding Florida COVID Action. Another tradition declares that Rebekah originally should have given birth to 12 sonsthe fathers of the 12 tribesbut after the birth of Esau she became barren again (Pesik. She was also the sister of Laban and the aunt of Jacob's future wives: Leah and Rachel . [2], Jones graduated cum laude from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University with dual degrees in geography and journalism in 2012. According to biblical tradition, Rebecca's father was Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram, also called Aram-Naharaim. Rebekah in the Bible was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. She posted video of the encounter taken from a home security camera on Twitter. She then goes to inform her family of his request. Rebekah, one of the four Matriarchs, is characterized by the Rabbis as a prophet and a righteous woman. He is named Esau. After a long journey, Eliezer, Rebekah, and those who traveled with them arrived in the land of Canaan to meet Isaac. In Christian tradition, she is one of the ancestors of Jesus. Rebekah accepts the gifts, allowing Eliezer to place a gold ring in her nose and bracelets on her arms. The servant insisted that they ask the girl herself, and she agreed to go immediately. Like Abraham before him, who called Sarah his "sister" rather than his "wife" so that the Egyptians would not kill him and take his wife, Isaac told the people of Gerar that Rebecca was his sister. The name was changed to Degree of Rebekah in 1874. [20] Scripture notes that the attitudes of their parents toward the boys differed: "Isaac loved Esau because he did eat of hunting, but Rebecca loved Jacob". [8][9][7], In September 2018, she became a geographic information system (GIS) analyst at Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Tallahassee and worked on the agency's emergency response team during Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Dorian. Rebekah Jones is an American geographer, data scientist, and activist. She's the sister of Laban and daughter of Bethuel, the son of Nahor, the brother of Abraham. [32] The following day, Jones was removed from the COVID-19 dashboard team. [26] She therefore ordered Jacob to bring her two goats from the flock, which she cooked in the way Isaac loved, and had him bring them to his father in place of Esau. She was the daughter of Bethuel and the granddaughter of Nahor, Abraham 's brother. The Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. [70] In May 2022, the Florida Office of Inspector General reported that her claims were unsubstantiated and lacked sufficient evidence, and exonerated officials she accused of wrongdoing. Rebekah is being initiated into a small group of extraordinary kids, as she joins Marvels Hero Project. Rebekah Jones is an American geographer, data scientist, and activist. The Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Rebekahs. Strengths Rebekah was assertive and fought for what she believed was right. A brief discussion between Abraham and Eliezer reveals that women in those weren't as powerless as some people now suggest. After Isaac sent Jacob away (to find a wife), Esau realized that his own Canaanite wives were evil in his father's eyes. She is portrayed by the midrash as a prophet: God revealed His plan to her when her sons were still in her womb, and, with her prophetic perception, she knew that Esau planned to kill Jacob. There are also other notable women of Biblical history whose characters and virtues form the basis for the Rebekah Degree and lessons of life to be followed by the Rebekahs. Rebekah first watered the camels of Abraham's servant who was sent to find a bride for his son Isaac. [112] On August 22, 2022, the 1st District Court of Appeals reversed the lower court ruling, letting Jones stay on the ballot as a valid candidate. [38][39] The Associated Press reported that state records detailed repeated warnings by her supervisor not to publicly discuss her work without permission, including releasing unauthorized charts. She commands him to bring her two goats from the flock, and she then cooks them in the way Isaac likes. [102], In May 2021, Jones announced that she would not run for congress, either in Maryland where she was living at the time, or in Florida, stating that she did not feel safe running in Florida, and that she was not well-enough prepared to run in Maryland. Rebekah (Rebecca or Rivkah"Captivating") was the wife of the patriarch Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Bible. She is first presented to us in ( Genesis 24:1 ) where the beautiful story of her marriage is related. She then convinced Isaac to send Jacob away, by telling him that she despaired of him marrying a local girl from the idol-worshipping families of Canaan (as Esau had done). To cite this article click here for a list of acceptable citing formats.The history of earlier contributions by wikipedians is accessible to researchers here: The history of this article since it was imported to New World Encyclopedia: Note: Some restrictions may apply to use of individual images which are separately licensed. Because Isaac had previously purchased Esau's birthright from him, Esau feels not only cheated but virtually disinherited. She would become the wife of Isaac and mother to Esau and Jacob. She bore two sons who became leaders of great nations. Rebekah (in English sometimes spelled as Rebecca) is the wife of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 22:23). Rebekah was the daughter of Bethuel, Abraham's first cousin. The bridegroom is led to the bride by two escorts and, seeing her, covers her face with a veil, like the way Rebecca covered her face before marrying Isaac. Jacob responded, "Because the LORD your God arranged it for me"; Rashi (on Genesis 52:46) says Isaac's suspicions were aroused because Esau never used the personal name of God. [26] Isaac therefore sent Esau out to the fields to trap and cook a piece of game for him, so that he could eat it and bless Esau before he died. At this time, the Sages state that one should begin to think he might not exceed the age of whichever parent died first. According to the Midrash,[28] the plural form of the word "weeping" indicates a double sorrow, implying that Rebecca also died at this time. Some authorities declare that Esau was present at her burial, and the ceremony was performed at night out of shame that a wicked son such as Esau attended her coffin (Pesil. Her family sent her off with her nurse, Deborah (according to Rashi), and blessed her, "Our sister, may you come to be thousands of myriads, and may your offspring inherit the gate of its foes.". The caption read "Someone let Marc Caputo know he's a lying sack of s--t." The differences included adding a claim that she had "demonstrated a) violation of law 'which create and presents a substantial and specific danger to the public's health, safety, or welfare;' or b) actual or suspected 'gross mismanagement' as defined by the Act, " and references to specific rules related to firing state employees. Literary critic Harold Bloom has shown that "J"s women tend to be strong figures, and Rebekah is no exception. [12] The prophecy also said that the older would serve the younger; its statement, "One people will be stronger than the other" has been taken to mean that the two nations will never gain power simultaneously; when one falls, the other will rise, and vice versa. In this theory, the story of lineal descent serves more to strengthen the sense of kinship among the Israelites than to preserve an accurate genealogical record. She was also the sister of Laban, who later become the father-in-law of Jacob. [18] The descriptions of the two young men hint at their opposing spiritual natures: "The lads grew up and Esau became one who knows hunting, a man of the field; but Jacob was a wholesome man, abiding in tents". And speaking of Teds sleazy red-baiting pals, enter Rebekah Jones. The realization that he has been deceived shocks Isaac, yet he acknowledged that Jacob received the blessings as sworn, by adding, "Indeed, he will be [or remain] blessed!" There she received the prophecy that twins were fighting in her womb and would continue to fight all their lives. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF, but now allows both female and male members. The Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Rather, the great patriarchs and matriarchs may have been the ancestral leaders of several Canaanite tribes, who later federated into the nation of Israel (Dever 2003). Both Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBSE Study Bible Name List render the name: A Rope With A Noose. This is understood from the plain meaning of the verses. Rebekah first watered the camels of Abraham's servant who was sent to find a bride for his son Isaac. Then he prays to God; Rebekah responds perfectly, proving to Eliezer that he has found a bride worthy of Isaac. Agadah on Gen. Rebekah in the Bible was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. For the given name, see, "Rebekah" redirects here. Rebekah is being initiated into a small group of extraordinary kids, as she joins Marvels Hero Project. [53] Jones alleged that the deputy health secretary, Shamarial Roberson, then ordered Jones to manually change the data to support reopening. [40] The spokesperson for Florida governor Ron DeSantis said Jones was dismissed for making unilateral decisions about the dashboard without consulting others on the team. and Jacob answered simply, "I am" (which can be taken as "I am me", not "I am Esau"). Esau would be father to the Edomites, and Jacob to the Israelites. Rebecca's brother was Laban the Aramean, and she was the granddaughter of Milcah and Nahor, the brother of Abraham. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It is not clear whether Esau and Jacob are with them at this point, since the twins are adults and are not mentioned. He sends his trusted servant Eliezer north, to his family's country, to find Isaac a wife. Several sources put Rebekah's age was 133 years when she died (Sifre, Deut. When a famine strikes Canaan, Rebekah follows Isaac to the land of Gerar. Plenty of Americans like yourself do the bidding of Russia for the right price. Right after Jacob receives the blessings and flees to Laban, the Torah states that Esau married "Mahalat, the daughter of Ishmael, son of Abraham, sister of Nebaiot" (Gen. 28:9), on which Rashi, quoting Megillah 17a, notes that Ishmael died between the engagement and wedding, so the girl's brother gave her away. Esau was filled with hatred toward Jacob for taking away both his birthright and his blessing. Oh, we're not done yet. I believe that my main concern should be my God, my family and my friends. [35][36][37] On May 18, Jones was fired for insubordination, after refusing an offer to resign. In Unificationism, Rebekah is seen as a providential model, having succeeded where Eve had failed, in protecting her younger son and enabling him to fulfill his mission. Says Bloom: Consideration of J's Jacob as a literary character should commence with his mother, the formidable Rebecca. Scott Pritchard is the former Interim Director of Infectious Disease Prevention and Investigations Section in the Bureau of Epidemiology's Division of Disease Control and Health Protection at the Department of Health. Rebekah (in English sometimes spelled as Rebecca) is the wife of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 22:23). It is one of the units of For nineteen years she was childless: then Esau and Jacob were born, the younger being the mothers companion and favorite. "Rebekah in the Hebrew Bible (Gen 24-27;28:5; 29:12; 35:8;49:31) The second (after Sarah) of the matriarchal figures in the ancestral stories of Genesis, Rebekah is one of the most prominent women-in terms of her active role and her control of events-in the Hebrew Bible. Still trying to get at the truth, Isaac asked him point-blank, "Are you really my son Esau?" The Daughters were given the right to elect their own officers, charge for initiation fees, collect dues and undertake charitable and benevolent activities. She opposed the way the state computed test positivity rates which had been previously announced on April 24 and believes that positive results for antibody testing[b] should be included in cumulative case totals, which outside epidemiologists don't recommend as they can skew results. Isaac brought her into the tent of his deceased mother Sarah, married her, and loved her. We first meet Rebekah in Genesis 24:15, where she is identified as the daughter of Bethuel son of Milkah, who was the wife of Abrahams brother Nahor. This would have made Rebekah a great-niece to Abraham and second cousin to Isaac. Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 (Gen. 21:5); at that time Ishmael was 14. (B.C. [91] Bodycam footage was later released by FDLE, though this footage did not show the officers entering the house, as seen in the footage from Jones's home security cameras. [3] In 2014, she received a master's degree in geography and a minor in mass communication from Louisiana State University,[4] where she won an award the same year from the Association of American Geographers. He returned to Canaan with his large family, servants, and possessions. The couple prospers immensely, and Isaac becomes rich with herds and slaves. Photo: Kyle Okita/CSM/Shutterstock. [20][21] On May 4, 2020, a Miami Herald reporter made an inquiry to DOH about evidence they said could indicate an earlier community spread from the published data, which was handled by Jones's team. [71] Marc Caputo of NBC News wrote that "the independent report paints a portrait of an employee who did not understand public health policy or the significance of epidemiological data, did not have high-level access to crucial information and leveled claims that made professional health officials 'skeptical. [115][116][117][94], Jones faced criminal charges in Louisiana in 2016 where she was arrested and charged by the LSU Police Department with one count each of battery on a police officer and remaining after forbidden and two counts of resisting arrest after refusing to vacate a Louisiana State University office upon being dismissed from her staff position. Shortly before he died, Abraham swore an oath unto God, to his head servant to find a wife for his son However, her pregnancy is exceeding difficult due to the child(ren) struggling in her womb. [68], Jones filed a formal complaint in July 2020 for wrongful termination and misconduct of DOH officials. She journeyed with him to Bethel and died at the age of 155, five years before Isaac's death. 50c.). She was also the sister of Laban, who later become the father-in-law of Jacob. Rebekah [E] [H] ( ensnarer ), daughter of Bethuel, ( Genesis 22:23 ) and sister of Laban, married to Isaac. The beehive, a representation of cooperative industry teaching the advantages of united efforts in all the ministries of the order. She favored Jacob over Esau and helped Jacob deceive Isaac. The second (after Sarah) of the matriarchs in the ancestor stories of Genesis, Rebekah is one of the most prominent womenin terms of her active role and her control of eventsin the Hebrew Bible. [84] After numerous case management hearings, a trial date was set for Jones's felony charge, scheduled for January 23, 2023. After hosting the party overnight, however, the family tried to keep Rebecca with them longer. [104][105] Jones launched her campaign for Florida's first congressional district in July 2021. [6], Jones was a graduate student in the Department of Geography at Florida State University from 2016 through 2018[7] where she worked on a doctoral dissertation titled Using Native American Sitescapes to Extend the North American Paleotempestological Record Through Coupled Remote Sensing and Climatological Analysis.
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