RACHEL Definition & Meaning

Rachel

[rey-chuhl]

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noun

Jacob's favored wife, the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Genesis 29–35.
a female given name.

Rachel

noun

Old Testament the second and best-loved wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin (Genesis 29–35)
original name Elisa Félix . 1820–58, French tragic actress, famous for her roles in the plays of Racine and Corneille

Rachel

The second wife of Jacob (see Jacob and Esau). She was sterile for many years, but eventually had two sons: Joseph (see Joseph and his brothers) and Benjamin.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Rachel¹

From Late Latin, from Greek ��󲹳��, from Hebrew ��ḥēl “ewe, female lamb”

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the decision to launch a national inquiry, telling the programme on Sunday that ministers "never dismissed the concerns of victims" of grooming gangs.

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Rachel Reeves has insisted ministers "never dismissed the concerns of victims" of grooming gangs, as she defended the decision to launch a national inquiry after months of pressure.

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The UK government has been asked to comment but Rachel Reeves has defended its spending plans for Wales, saying she had delivered what the Welsh government had asked for.

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Shanks said the Acorn investment, announced as part of chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending review, was designed to lure in further funding from private investment.

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Rachel Reeves is already short on cash for a rainy day.

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