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Eleazar

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

The third high priest of Israel in the Hebrew Bible, son of Aaron and brother of Nadab and Abihu.

Detailed Definition
Eleazar succeeded his father, oversaw the census, and helped divide Canaan. He maintained priestly duties during Israel’s wilderness and conquest eras. In poetry, Eleazar symbolizes continuity of sacred office, fidelity to ritual law, and the quiet stewardship of spiritual legacy.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Eleazar’s priestly service (Exodus, Numbers) illustrates consecrated duty; In William Blake’s "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell," Eleazar represents institutional loyalty; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Eleazar’s water from the rock prefigures Christ; In George Herbert’s "The Church-porch," Eleazar’s faithfulness models devotion; In John Keble’s "Lyra Innocentium," Eleazar symbolizes the continuity of worship; In Christina Rossetti’s "Advent," Eleazar’s lineage anticipates the High Priest.
Additional Notes
Eleazar: Name of several figures, notably Aaron’s son (high priest), and a Maccabean martyr (2 Macc 6). In poetry, Eleazar (Aaron’s line) represents priestly continuity and fidelity (Num 25:11); the Maccabean Eleazar, courageous martyrdom in old age. Both embody steadfastness—ideal for poems on legacy, sacrifice, or the cost of purity. The name (“God has helped”) reinforces divine support in trial.
Also Known As
Eleazar son of Aaron Eleazar the High Priest
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