Meaning
Elisheba is a Hebrew proper name meaning “God is my oath” or “God is my promise.”
The name is represented in Greek as Elizabeth.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Elisheba was the daughter of Amminadab and the wife of Aaron.
She was the mother of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
The name Elisheba is represented in Greek as Elizabeth, the name of the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament. Elisheba of Exodus and Elizabeth of the New Testament are different people.
Key References
- Exodus 6:23
- Numbers 1:7
- Numbers 2:3
- Numbers 7:12
- Numbers 10:14
- Ruth 4:20
- 1 Chronicles 2:10
Related Terms
- Aaron
- Amminadab
- Nahshon
- Nadab
- Abihu
- Eleazar
- Ithamar
- Elizabeth