KETURAH ABRAHAM'S FORGOTTEN WIFE
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Keturah was one of Abraham's wives. The Rabbis describe her as a woman of virtue, for which she was worthy of being joined to Abraham. Though the Torah describes them separately, the rabbis often identify Keturah with Hagar, who they state came back to remarry Abraham after Sarah's death.
Genesis Rabbah interpreted the name Keturah in accordance with the opinion that she was identical to Hagar: the name was said to be related to the Aramaic ketur (knot) to imply that she was "bound" and did not have sexual relations with anyone else from the time she left Abraham until her return.
Keturah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. Translating to “incense, fragrance” this name is sure to exhilarate all the senses and remind baby of the beautiful bouquet of joy that they are. Keturah was also the second wife of Abraham, an important figure in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religions.
When Abraham is 100 and has a son, it is a total miracle. After Sarah dies and Isaac is married, Abraham marries Keturah and has a whole new batch of kids. Although Abraham is now around 135 years old, it is recorded as though it is just an everyday occurrence; nothing new, nothing abnormal, just another average day.
Genesis Rabbah interpreted the name Keturah in accordance with the opinion that she was identical to Hagar: the name was said to be related to the Aramaic ketur (knot) to imply that she was "bound" and did not have sexual relations with anyone else from the time she left Abraham until her return.
Keturah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. Translating to “incense, fragrance” this name is sure to exhilarate all the senses and remind baby of the beautiful bouquet of joy that they are. Keturah was also the second wife of Abraham, an important figure in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religions.
When Abraham is 100 and has a son, it is a total miracle. After Sarah dies and Isaac is married, Abraham marries Keturah and has a whole new batch of kids. Although Abraham is now around 135 years old, it is recorded as though it is just an everyday occurrence; nothing new, nothing abnormal, just another average day.