אֶלְעָזָר
el.a.zar
Eleazar
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word אֶלְעָזָר (el.a.zar) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, with the lemma Eleazar. This name is relatively unique, appearing only once in the entire biblical text. As a proper name, its meaning is fixed and specific to the individual it represents, rather than carrying a general meaning for a class or concept. Given the singular occurrence of this name, it is not possible to discern a range of usage broader than its single instance. Its significance, therefore, lies in its connection to a particular person or character within the broader narrative of the biblical text. This specificity gives the name a unique and personal significance within the context in which it appears, making it more about the individual it represents rather than conveying a general idea or concept.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text