Bible Dictionary

Eliezer

A masculine personal name meaning "My God is help," as expressed in Moses' explanation in Exodus 18:4.

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Meaning

A masculine personal name meaning "My God is help," as expressed in Moses' explanation in Exodus 18:4.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 18:1-4
  • 1 Chronicles 23:14-17
  • 1 Chronicles 26:24-25

Original Language

Hebrew

אֱלִיעֶזֶר

Eli'ezer

My God is help

Meaning

Eliezer is a masculine personal name meaning “My God is help.” In Exodus 18:4, Moses explained the name by saying that the God of his father was his help and had delivered him from the sword of Pharaoh.

Biblical Usage

Eliezer was the second son of Moses and Zipporah. Moses named him in remembrance of the LORD’s help and deliverance from Pharaoh.

First Chronicles 23:15-17 records Eliezer among the sons of Moses and states that his son was Rehabiah. His descendants are also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:24-25.

Key References

  • Exodus 18:1-4
  • 1 Chronicles 23:14-17
  • 1 Chronicles 26:24-25
  • Moses
  • Zipporah
  • Gershom
  • Aaron
  • Midian
  • Exodus
  • Deliverance

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 18:1-4
  • 1 Chronicles 23:14-17
  • 1 Chronicles 26:24-25

Related Terms

Moses Zipporah Gershom Aaron Midian Exodus Deliverance

Study Topics

people exodus family israel