Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Lisbeth S. Fried" <lizfried AT umich.edu>]

> 
> Dear Raymond,  Although your conclusion ["... it is absurd to 
> conclude that
> Rivka would have been three years old when she married Isaac"] seems
> reasonable, I prefer to imagine a hardy three year old who could whonk up
> enough water for ten thirsty camels without breaking a sweat.  
> Now that's a
> real woman.  Boosts my faith.
That settled, it explains why she was barren at first (9 years maybe???).
In fact, it explains a lot of things, her nurse for example.
Glad that's cleared up.
Liz

> Charles [tongue very close to cheek] David Isbell
> 
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