Strong Women of the Bible

August 28, 2024

The Rebecca (Rebekah) Pitcher, dating back to biblical times, is one of the oldest styles of pottery still replicated today. Its ancient form of style and sleekness has been a favorite among collectors. The Rebecca Pitcher symbolizes unconditional giving and compassion for those in need. – Nichols Pottery

Those words are imprinted on the card hanging from the large Rebekah Pitcher. We have these two on our dining room table most of the time.

More information from another site…

“The Rebekah pitcher dates back to the Bible. The pitcher, with its high handle, would be lowered into the well with a rope attached to the handle. This would allow the water not to spill when pulled out of the well. In Genesis Chapter 24 we read about Rebekah and how her circumstances changed when she went to the well. In John Chapter 4, we read of a Samaritan women that met Jesus at the well and there He told her about the living water. John 4:14 But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”[1]

My wife has a collection of various pottery pieces, including those pictured, each named after a woman in the Bible. They are beautiful pieces of pottery. Not only do they remind us of the strong women God used throughout history, each piece’s message shares what made the women strong.

Take the Rebekah Pitcher for example. We are reminded that Abraham sent his senior servant to find a wife for his son, Isaac. The woman had to be a follower of God. The servant made his way back to the land of Abraham’s relatives because the Canaanites, where Abraham lived did not follow God.

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The servant sought God’s guidance in finding the perfect woman for Isaac. After praying, the servant said,

“May it be that when I say to a young woman, ‘Please let down your jar that I may have a drink,’ and she says, ‘Drink, and I’ll water your camels too’—let her be the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac.” (Genesis, 24:14, NIV)

The Bible tells us that before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah showed up at the well with her jar on her shoulder.

The servant asked for a little water from her jar.

Here’s what Rebekah replied,

“Drink, my lord,” she said, and quickly lowered the jar to her hands and gave him a drink. After she had given him a drink, she said, “I’ll draw water for your camels too, until they have had enough to drink.” (Genesis 24:18-19)

Rebekah had been chosen by God to be Isaac’s wife. God knew this long before the servant had arrived in Nahor and planted himself near the well. Before he finished praying, God answered his prayer.

What a reminder for us!

Rebekah was strong in her faith. She trusted God to provide for her and lead her onto the path she should take. And her strength was shown in her kindness. As the card attached to our Rebekah Pitcher says, “The Rebecca Pitcher symbolizes unconditional giving and compassion for those in need.”

Do you have items in your house that remind you of God’s wondrous works? I’d love to hear about them if you do.

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[1] https://www.bolickandtraditionspottery.com/products/biblical-shaped-rebekah-pitcher-pottery?srsltid=AfmBOorQzkO7kP8VipAo45ZmTpIwMTiAYtdyDyHWxNoc9g9mpMaECGea