Eliud Ἐλιούδ
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Biography
Eliud is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew (Mat.1.14,15). He was the son of Achim and the father of Eleazar. Eliud is listed as one of the ancestors of Jesus in the lineage traced from Abraham through David to Joseph, the husband of Mary. The genealogy in Matthew spans several generations, covering the period from the Babylonian exile to the birth of Jesus. Apart from being named in this genealogical record, no additional information is provided about Eliud's life or his role in the family line that led to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Family
In Scripture
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- Matthew 1:14
"Azor became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud."
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"Eliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἐλιούδ | G1664 |
Eliud
litsaphan; Septuagint Eleisaphan, Elisaphan, Elisapa, Elisaphat, "God has protected; compare tsephanyah, Zephaniah, "Yah has protected," and the Phoenician, tsephanba`al, Baal has prote