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Elazar is an ancient and venerable Hebrew name that carries a profound meaning of gratitude and thanksgiving to the Creator. The name is composed of two linguistic elements: "El" - referring to God, and "azar" - denoting help and support. The literal meaning of the name is "God has helped" or "God's help," expressing deep faith in divine providence and in God's power to assist humanity in times of need. Names of this type, combining the divine name with an attribute or action, were extremely common in biblical times and reflect the theocentric worldview of the Hebrew people. In the Bible, the name Elazar appears in several important figures, the most famous being Elazar son of Aaron the Priest. Elazar was the third son of Aaron, Moses' brother, and after his older brothers Nadab and Abihu died when they offered "strange fire," Elazar and his brother Ithamar remained to serve in the Tabernacle. Elazar fulfilled a central role in the Tabernacle service - he was appointed guardian of the Ark of the Covenant and the holy vessels, and he carried the oil for lighting, the incense spices, and the continual meal offering. After his father Aaron's death on Mount Hor, Elazar ascended to the position of High Priest and led the spiritual service of the people of Israel alongside Joshua bin Nun, who succeeded Moses. Elazar accompanied the people of Israel during their desert journey, participated in the conquest of Canaan, and had the privilege of dividing the land among the tribes together with Joshua. He became a symbol of the continuity of the priesthood and the transmission of sacred tradition from generation to generation. Beyond the central biblical figure, the name Elazar carries deep spiritual and philosophical significance. It represents the belief that a person does not stand alone facing life's challenges, but that there is a supreme power accompanying them and extending help in times of need. In Kabbalah, the name is perceived as an expression of divine grace and individual providence - the idea that God cares for each and every person personally. The combination of "El" and "azar" emphasizes the intimate connection between humanity and the Creator, and the recognition that all success and salvation originate in divine assistance. The name Elazar was particularly popular among Sephardic Jews and communities in the Middle East, and it was borne by scholars, rabbis, and spiritual leaders throughout the generations. Today, the name is regaining a place of honor among tradition-observant families seeking a name with deep religious significance, whose roots are deeply embedded in Jewish history and biblical tradition.

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Numbers 20:25-28 - And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there... And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son

In Kabbalah, the name Elazar represents the Sefirah of Chesed - divine grace manifesting in the world through help and salvation. The letter Aleph that opens the name symbolizes the Master of the Universe, while the root "azar" (help) points to the divine abundance descending to the world to support humanity. The name carries the power of simple faith and trust in supreme providence, and is considered a name that grants spiritual protection and strengthening in times of trial.

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Elazar Stern - IDF Major General and politician | Rabbi Elazar Menachem Man Shach - Head of Ponevezh Yeshiva | Elazar ben Yair - Leader of the Masada revolt | Elazar ben Azariah - Tanna and sage from the Mishnaic period | Elazar Abuhatzeira (Baba Sali) - Moroccan rabbi and kabbalist

אליעזר | עזריאל | עזרא | עזריה | אלעד | אלי

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