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Eliezer

ell-ee-EE-zer · means “God is my help”

Eliezer is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my help." In the Bible, this name was borne by Abraham's faithful chief servant, and by the son of Moses, who named him in gratitude for God's protection. The name stands as a powerful declaration of trust in God's daily assistance.

“and the other was named Eliezer, for he said, 'My father's God was my helper; he saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.'”

The story behind the name

The first Eliezer mentioned in Scripture was Abraham's trusted servant from Damascus, who managed Abraham's entire household (Genesis 15). Though he was in line to inherit Abraham's estate before Isaac's birth, he served with absolute loyalty and devotion. He later journeyed to find a bride for Isaac, praying for God's guidance at every step.

The second Eliezer was the younger son of Moses and Zipporah, born in Midian (Exodus 18). Moses named him Eliezer to honor the God who had helped him escape Pharaoh's sword and preserved his life. This name served as a constant reminder to the family of God's saving power.

A boy named Eliezer carries a name that is both a confession of faith and a promise of help. It encourages a young man to look to God as his primary source of strength and rescue. It is a beautiful name for a child who will grow to rely on the Lord.

Middle names that sing with Eliezer

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