"And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Eleazar Meaning in the Bible
Eleazar
boy
Eleazar means "God has helped; God is my helper", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Eleazar appears in the King James Bible, and Numbers 20:28 is the passage most often tied to it. Eleazar declares dependence on God — not self-sufficiency but divine help that sustains through transitions, trials, and new responsibilities.
Is Eleazar in the Bible?
Yes — Eleazar appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 20:28.
Pronunciation:/el-ee-AY-zar/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod has helped; God is my helper
What does Eleazar mean?
Eleazar is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has helped; God is my helper". Eleazar was Aaron's son who became high priest after his father's death. He served faithfully during the wilderness wanderings and the conquest of Canaan. His name testifies that God is the ultimate source of help in every situation.
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What does Eleazar mean in the Bible?
Eleazar means "God has helped; God is my helper" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Eleazar was Aaron's son who became high priest after his father's death. He served faithfully during the wilderness wanderings and the conquest of Canaan. His name testifies that God is the ultimate source of help in every situation.
Where does Eleazar appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Eleazar is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Numbers 20:28. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Eleazar?
Eleazar has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Eleazar?
Eleazar is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Eleazar?
Eleazar declares dependence on God — not self-sufficiency but divine help that sustains through transitions, trials, and new responsibilities.
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Names like Eleazar
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "God has helped; God is my helper" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Eleazar
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Eleazar & Eliana
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Eleazar & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Eleazar & Abigail
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Eleazar & Abijah
Amaris
girl
"Promised by God; Given by God"
Eleazar & Amaris
Anna
girl
"Grace or favor"
Eleazar & Anna
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Eleazar name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Eleazar appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 20:28.
Eleazar means "God has helped; God is my helper." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Numbers 20:28, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Eleazar comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "God has helped; God is my helper." It appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 20:28.
Common questions about the name Eleazar
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Eleazar?
You can read every verse where Eleazar appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.