Eliezer (Abraham's Servant)

Technical Profile

• Name Meaning: Hebrew אֱלִיעֶזֶר (’Ĕlîʿezer), “My God is help,” a theophoric name expressing divine aid
• Period/Era: Patriarchal Period
• Main References: Genesis 15:2; Genesis 24:1–67
• Key Connections: Abraham (master within the covenant household); Isaac (heir whose marriage he secures); Rebekah and Bethuel’s family (Aramean kin network in Paddan-aram)

Who was Eliezer (Abraham's Servant)?

Eliezer is named as Abraham’s “servant” and household manager, described as the steward over Abraham’s possessions.
In Genesis 15:2 he appears as the potential heir before Isaac’s birth, highlighting his role within Abraham’s household structure.
In Genesis 24 the servant (traditionally identified with Eliezer) functions as Abraham’s emissary in arranging a marriage for Isaac.

Key Events & Achievements

• Event 1: Identified as Abraham’s steward and possible heir prior to the promised son (Genesis 15:2).
• Event 2: Commissioned under oath to seek a wife for Isaac from Abraham’s kin rather than from Canaanite peoples (Genesis 24:2–9).
• Event 3: Negotiated Rebekah’s betrothal and escorted her to Canaan, enabling Isaac’s marriage (Genesis 24:50–67).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Eliezer’s story illustrates how trusted household servants could carry out covenant-related responsibilities through careful obedience and public integrity.

Key Verse

“The LORD, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house and from the land of my kindred, and who spoke to me and swore to me, ‘To your offspring I will give this land,’ he will send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife for my son from there.” — Genesis 24:7, ESV