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Deborah

Deborah is a feminine given name, derived from the Hebrew name Devorah (דְּבוֹרָה), meaning "bee" or "word" or "speech". The name has significant biblical origins, as Deborah was a prophetess and the fourth judge of pre-monarchic Israel, as recounted in the Book of Judges. In the Bible, she is portrayed as a wise and courageous leader who helped deliver Israel from the oppression of the Canaanites. The name Deborah has been widely used in English-speaking countries and has various translations and equivalents in other languages, such as Debora in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German, Débora in French, and Debora in Dutch. The name has maintained its popularity over centuries due to its strong historical and religious connotations.

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Deborah
Prophetess in the Bible
Deborah
According to the Book of Judges, Deborah was a prophetess of Judaism, the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Many scholars contend that the phrase, "a woman of Lappidoth", as translated from biblical Hebrew in Judges 4:4 denotes her marital status as the wife of Lapidoth. Alternatively, "lappid" translates as "torch" or "lightning", therefore the phrase, "woman of Lappidoth" could be referencing Deborah as a "fiery woman". Deborah told Barak, an Israelite general from Kedesh in Naphtali, that God commanded him to lead an attack against the forces of Jabin king of Canaan and his military commander Sisera ; the entire narrative is recounted in chapter 4.
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