Ἐλιέζερ (Eliezer)
Eliezer
Eliezer
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Eliezer appears in Luke’s genealogy as an ancestor of Jesus, specifically listed as the son of Jorim (Luke 3:29). It is a proper noun derived from Hebrew, carrying the meaning "God is his help." This brief mention connects the long line of ancestors back to the theological promise that God provides assistance and sustenance.
As an indeclinable Greek form of the Hebrew name Eli‘ezer, it preserves its original significance within the New Testament record. The inclusion of this figure in the list highlights the continuity of generations, showing how individual names contribute to the broader narrative of Jesus’ human lineage.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Eliezer means "God is his help." In Luke’s genealogy, this brief mention connects Jesus to a long line of ancestors who trusted in that same divine assistance. Each name in the list represents a real person whose life contributed to the broader story of redemption.
For your faith, this reminds us that God works through ordinary people across generations. You are part of this same ongoing narrative, where His help remains constant and reliable. The continuity of these names shows how individual lives matter in God’s plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Eliezer1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἐλιέζερ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:29
the son of Jose, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
This occurrence places Eliezer in Jesus’ human lineage, showing how God’s help was present even in the quiet generations leading to Christ.