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Eliezer

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

Abraham’s loyal servant sent to Mesopotamia to find a wife for Isaac; his prayerful discernment exemplifies faith and divine guidance.

Detailed Definition
Eliezer, possibly Abraham’s chief steward, journeyed to Mesopotamia and secured Rebekah through prayer and discernment (Genesis 24). In poetry, Eliezer symbolizes faithful stewardship, divine guidance in human decisions, and the quiet diplomacy that shapes covenantal futures.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Eliezer’s mission for Rebekah (Genesis 24) illustrates divine guidance; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Eliezer symbolizes the faithful servant; In George Herbert’s "The Church-porch," Eliezer’s prayer at the well models dependence; In John Keble’s "Lyra Innocentium," Eliezer represents the trusted messenger; In Christina Rossetti’s "Advent," Eliezer’s journey prefigures the search for the Bride; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," Eliezer’s camels at the well evoke providential meeting.
Additional Notes
Eliezer: Name of several, notably Abraham’s servant (Gen 15:2), and Moses’ son (Exod 18:4). Abraham’s Eliezer represents the faithful steward, the heir before Isaac, and the journey of trust (Gen 24). In poetry, he embodies loyalty, divine guidance in mission, and the quiet faith of servants. His name (“God is help”) reinforces reliance—ideal for poems on vocation, provision, or the dignity of secondary roles in salvation history.
Also Known As
Eliezer servant of Abraham Eliezer of Damascus
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