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Eliezer is an ancient and dignified Hebrew name composed of two linguistic elements: "Eli" - my God, and "ezer" - help or assistance. The complete meaning of the name is "God is my help" or "God has helped me," expressing deep gratitude and recognition of divine assistance. The name carries a powerful spiritual message of faith, trust, and reliance on the Almighty, reflecting a worldview in which one acknowledges that success and survival depend on heavenly grace. In Jewish culture, choosing this name demonstrates values of humility, gratitude, and the belief that God watches over and assists His creations at all times. Two central biblical figures bear this name, both symbolizing extraordinary loyalty and dedication. The first and most famous is Eliezer, the servant of Abraham our patriarch, whom the Midrash described as "Damascus Eliezer" - meaning "one who draws and gives to drink from his master's Torah." Eliezer was not merely a faithful servant but also a learned disciple and trustworthy emissary, whom Abraham sent on the most critical mission - to find a suitable wife for his son Isaac. The story of the matchmaking with Rebecca highlights his wisdom, faith, and ability to recognize signs of divine providence. The second figure is Eliezer, son of Moses and Zipporah, who was so named "because the God of my father was my help and delivered me from Pharaoh's sword." This name was given as an expression of gratitude for divine salvation, reflecting the experience of miracles and wonders that Moses witnessed in Egypt and in the wilderness. Throughout the generations, the name Eliezer has carried special significance in the Jewish people and has become a symbol of loyalty, wisdom, and mission. During the period of national revival, the name gained renewed prominence with the figure of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, pioneer of the Hebrew language revival, whose dedication and determination transformed Hebrew into a spoken language after two thousand years of silence. In Israeli children's literature, the name was immortalized in the story "Eliezer and the Carrot" by Shimon Dzigan, which became a beloved classic. Today, the name carries a classic and respected character, suitable for families wishing to give their child a name with historical depth, spiritual meaning, and direct connection to biblical and Jewish cultural heritage. The name expresses values of faith, gratitude, loyalty, and commitment to tradition.

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Eliezer | Eleazar | Elazar | Eli

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Genesis 15:2 - And Abram said, Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus

In Kabbalah, the name Eliezer symbolizes the connection between man and his Creator through the attribute of divine kindness and assistance. Eliezer, Abraham's servant, represented absolute loyalty and recognition of supreme providence. The name carries the Sefirah of Chesed (loving-kindness), expressing the ability to receive divine blessing and pass it forward. In gematria, the name equals words with deep spiritual significance, linking the world of Atzilut (emanation) to the world of Asiyah (action).

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Eliezer Ben-Yehuda - Hebrew language revivalist | Eliezer Fishman - businessman | Eliezer Shmuli - footballer | Eliezer (Lizer) Brody - musician | Eliezer Shavit - former Mossad chief

אלעזר | אליעד | אלימלך | אליהו | עזריאל | עזרא | עזר

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