"And the chief of the house of the father of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Lael Meaning in the Bible
Lael
girl
Lael means "Belonging to God; Of God", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Lael appears in the King James Bible, and Numbers 3:24 is the passage most often tied to it. Lael is the deepest identity — belonging to God, purchased by grace, forever claimed by the One who made you.
Is Lael in the Bible?
Yes — Lael appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 3:24.
Pronunciation:/LAY-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningBelonging to God; Of God
What does Lael mean?
Lael is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Belonging to God; Of God". Lael appears in Numbers as the father of Eliasaph. The name's meaning — 'belonging to God' — is one of the most profound identities a person can carry. 'Ye are not your own... ye are bought with a price.'
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What does Lael mean in the Bible?
Lael means "Belonging to God; Of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Lael appears in Numbers as the father of Eliasaph. The name's meaning — 'belonging to God' — is one of the most profound identities a person can carry. 'Ye are not your own... ye are bought with a price.'
Where does Lael appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Lael is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Numbers 3:24. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Ye are not your own. For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body."
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Which books of the Bible mention Lael?
Lael is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lael?
Lael is the deepest identity — belonging to God, purchased by grace, forever claimed by the One who made you.
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Lael name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Lael appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 3:24.
Lael means "Belonging to God; Of God." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Numbers 3:24, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Lael comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Belonging to God; Of God." It appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 3:24.
Common questions about the name Lael
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Lael?
You can read every verse where Lael 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.