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Deborah

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Deb·o·rah  (dbr-, dbr)
In the Bible, a judge and prophet who aided the Israelites in their victory over the Canaanites.
[Hebrew dbôrâ, bee; see dbr1 in Semitic roots.]
Deborah [ˈdɛbərə -brə]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5)
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Rebecca's nurse (Genesis 35:8)
Translations
Deborah [ˈdebərə] N → Débora


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The decent behaviour of Mrs Deborah Wilkins, with some proper animadversions on bastards.
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"The Song of Deborah and Barak" praises Jael for the memorable service she had rendered, in an exultant strain:
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About this time they would hear Dairyman Crick's voice, lecturing the non-resident milkers for arriving late, and speaking sharply to old Deborah Fyander for not washing her hands.
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