PSEUDONYMITY
Pseudonymity is the use of a false (“pseudo”) name. Some of the books of the Bible are ascribed pseudonymously to a well-known figure (such as…
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Rachel
Laban's younger daughter and Jacob's second wife.
Rahab
Woman who sheltered Joshua's men when they came to spy on Jericho.
Rebekah
Isaac's wife, and mother of Jacob and Esau.
REDEEMER
A redeemerA redeemer is someone who literally buys back, wins back, or frees from distress. The Hebrew term for redeemer (go’el) means to deliver or…
Rehoboam
The son of Solomon during whose reign the kingdom divided into north and south.
REPENT
Repentance is a central biblical teaching. All people are sinful and God desires that all people repentRepentance is a central biblical teaching. All people are…