Strong's Lexicon Eleazar: Eleazar Original Word: Ἐλεάζαρ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (Elʿāzār) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H499 (אֶלְעָזָר, Elʿāzār) Usage: The name Eleazar means "God has helped" or "God is my help." In the New Testament, Eleazar is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. Cultural and Historical Background: Eleazar is a significant name in Jewish history, appearing multiple times in the Old Testament. The most notable Eleazar was the son of Aaron, the first high priest, who succeeded his father in the priestly role. The name reflects a deep reliance on God's assistance and providence, a theme prevalent in Jewish and Christian theology. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1648: ἘλεάζαρἘλεάζαρ (אֶלְעָזָר whom God helps), ὁ, indeclinable, Eleazar, one of the ancestors of Christ: Matthew 1:15. STRONGS NT 1648a: ἐλεγμόςἐλεγμός, ἐλεγμοῦ, ὁ (ἐλέγχω), correction, reproof, censure: 2 Timothy 3:16 L T Tr WH for R G ἔλεγχον. (Sir. 21:6 Sir. 35:17 (Sir. 32:17), etc.; for תּוכֵחָה chastisement, punishment, 2 Kings 19:3; Psalm 149:7; (Isaiah 37:3; etc.). Not found in secular writings.) Of Hebrew origin (El'azar); Eleazar, an Israelite -- Eleazar. see HEBREW El'azar Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:15 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἐλεάζαρ Ἐλεάζαρ δὲ NAS: was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar KJV: Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar INT: was father of Eleazar Eleazar moreover Matthew 1:15 N |
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