"The name Ebenezer appears in the biblical narrative."
Scripture (KJV)
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Ebenezer Meaning in the Bible
Ebenezer
boy
Ebenezer means "Stone of help", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Ebenezer appears in the King James Bible, and Scripture is the passage most often tied to it. The name Ebenezer, meaning 'Stone of help', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.
Is Ebenezer in the Bible?
Yes — Ebenezer appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Pronunciation:/eb-en-EE-zer/
OriginHebrew
MeaningStone of help
What does Ebenezer mean?
Ebenezer is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Stone of help". The memorial stone Samuel set up declaring Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.
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What does Ebenezer mean in the Bible?
Ebenezer means "Stone of help" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The memorial stone Samuel set up declaring Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.
Where does Ebenezer appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Ebenezer is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Scripture. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Ebenezer?
The name Ebenezer, meaning 'Stone of help', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.
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Word Meaning
Stone (אֶבֶן (eben))
A solid, enduring substance — representing permanence, witness, foundation, and Christ.
Strong's
Strong's H68 — Stone
אֶבֶן (eben) • A solid, enduring substance — representing permanence, witness, foundation, and Christ.
Names like Ebenezer
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "Stone of help" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Ebenezer
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Elizabeth
girl
"God is my oath"
Ebenezer & Elizabeth
Seraphina
girl
"Burning one; Fiery angel"
Ebenezer & Seraphina
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Ebenezer & Abigail
Abilene
girl
"Meadow; Grassy place"
Ebenezer & Abilene
Abilene
girl
"Meadow; Land of grass; Green pasture"
Ebenezer & Abilene
Bethany
girl
"House of figs"
Ebenezer & Bethany
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Ebenezer name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Ebenezer appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Ebenezer means "Stone of help." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Scripture, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Ebenezer comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Stone of help." It appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Common questions about the name Ebenezer
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ebenezer?
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