Eliezer Ἐλιέζερ
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Who is Eliezer in the Bible?
Eliezer was an ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the genealogy recorded in Luke 3:29. He appears in the lineage tracing Jesus' ancestry through his mother Mary, positioned in the line of descendants from King David to Joseph, Mary's husband. Though little is known about Eliezer himself beyond his place in this genealogy, his inclusion underscores the biblical emphasis on Jesus' human heritage and his connection to the promised messianic line. His presence in Luke's genealogy serves to establish Jesus' credentials as the anticipated Messiah descended from David's royal house.
Biography
Eliezer is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.29). He was an ancestor of Jesus, listed in the lineage from David to Joseph, the husband of Mary. The genealogy in Luke traces Jesus' ancestry through his mother Mary.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:29
"the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἐλιέζερ |