Lexical Summary Eliezer: Eliezer Original Word: Ἐλιέζερ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eliezer. Of Hebrew origin (Eliy'ezer); Eliezer, an Israelite -- Eliezer. see HEBREW Eliy'ezer NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Eliezer Definition Eliezer, an Isr. NASB Translation Eliezer (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1663: ΑλιεζερΑλιεζερ (אֶלִיעֶזֶר my God is help), Eliezer, one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:29. Topical Lexicon Name in Salvation History Eliezer means “God is help,” a testimony to the covenant Lord who faithfully intervenes on behalf of His people. The appearance of this name within the genealogy of Jesus Christ underscores the continuity of divine help from the patriarchal era to the incarnation. Occurrences in Scripture The Greek form Ἐλιέζερ appears once in the New Testament—Luke 3:29. The Hebrew form אֱלִיעֶזֶר is attached to several Old Testament figures, all exemplifying the Lord’s sustaining aid: These multiple witnesses form a thematic tapestry of divine assistance culminating in Christ. Genealogical Significance in Luke 3:29 Luke records Jesus’ lineage through Nathan, son of David, demonstrating legal legitimacy apart from the royal line of Jeconiah. Nestled between Joshua and Jorim, Eliezer serves as one link in an unbroken chain that traces “Jesus, who is called Christ” (Matthew 1:16) back to Adam (Luke 3:38). Luke emphasizes humanity’s universal need and God’s universal provision; the very name Eliezer reminds readers that help is embedded in the Messiah’s ancestry. Old Testament Background and Typology 1. Covenant Stewardship: Abraham’s servant Eliezer (Genesis 15:2) managed the patriarch’s estate, prefiguring the faithful stewardship Christ would command of His disciples (Luke 12:42-44). Christological and Redemptive Themes • God’s Help Incarnate: The gospel narratives show Jesus embodying what Eliezer’s name proclaims—healing the afflicted (Luke 4:18), feeding the hungry (Luke 9:17), and ultimately offering salvation (Luke 19:10). Ministry Lessons and Practical Application 1. Encouragement for Servants: As Abraham’s Eliezer exemplifies loyal service, believers are urged to manage God-entrusted resources faithfully (1 Corinthians 4:2). Historical and Rabbinic References Jewish tradition viewed Eliezer as emblematic of wise stewardship. Some midrashic texts exalt Abraham’s servant as a paragon of faithfulness, mirroring the servant Christology in Isaiah 42:1 and echoed in Jesus’ obedience (Philippians 2:7-8). Patristic and Early Church Witness Church Fathers such as Eusebius cited Luke’s genealogy, including Eliezer, to defend the true humanity of Christ against Docetism. Augustine saw in the meaning of the name a pointer to the “help” God grants through grace, reinforcing the doctrine of sola gratia later championed in the Reformation. Worship and Discipleship Implications • Hymnody frequently draws on the theme “Ebenezer—hither by Thy help I’ve come,” linguistically distinct yet spiritually akin to Eliezer’s confession. Summary Though Ἐλιέζερ surfaces only once in the Greek New Testament, the theological resonance of “God is help” reverberates through Scripture. From Abraham’s tent to Moses’ deliverance, from priestly service to the manger in Bethlehem, Eliezer’s legacy converges in Jesus Christ—the ultimate Helper who secures eternal salvation for all who believe. Forms and Transliterations Ελιεζερ Ἐλιέζερ ελικτά ελικτή Eliezer EliézerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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