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G1663 · Greek · New Testament
Ἐλιέζερ
Eliezer
Proper noun, masculine
Eliezer — "God is my help"

Definition

The Greek form Eliezer transliterates the Hebrew Eliezer (God is my help). It appears in Luke 3:29 in Jesus' genealogy. The most famous OT Eliezer was Abraham's servant (Genesis 15:2; 24) who sought a bride for Isaac — a type-scene of the Holy Spirit seeking the bride for the Son.

Usage & Theological Significance

The name Eliezer (God is my help) encompasses the whole biblical theology of divine assistance. The unnamed servant of Genesis 24 — almost certainly this Eliezer — becomes one of the richest typological figures in the OT: sent by the father, traveling to a foreign land, seeking a bride for the son, giving gifts, and bringing her back. Early church fathers read this as a picture of the Spirit's work in calling the church (the bride) for Christ (the son). The name itself proclaims the theology: only God is our true help.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 3:29 the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat.
Genesis 15:2 But Abram said, "Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?"
Genesis 24:2 He said to the senior servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had.
Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things.

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