Eliud is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. His name appears in the New Testament, specifically in the lineage that traces the ancestry of Jesus through Joseph, the husband of Mary. Eliud is part of the genealogy that emphasizes Jesus' legal right to the throne of David, underscoring His messianic credentials.

Biblical Reference:

Eliud is mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew 1:14-15 : "Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud, Eliud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob."

Genealogical Context:

Eliud is situated in the genealogy between Achim and Eleazar. This genealogy is significant as it connects Jesus to the royal line of David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's lineage. The genealogy in Matthew is structured to highlight Jesus' legal and royal heritage, tracing His descent from Abraham through David, and ultimately to Joseph.

Theological Significance:

The inclusion of Eliud in the genealogy of Jesus serves to affirm the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. By tracing Jesus' lineage through figures like Eliud, the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout history. Each name in the genealogy, including Eliud, represents a link in the chain of God's covenantal faithfulness, leading to the birth of Jesus, the Savior.

Historical and Cultural Context:

While little is known about Eliud as an individual, his presence in the genealogy reflects the Jewish tradition of maintaining detailed family records. These genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal affiliations, inheritance rights, and religious duties. In the context of the New Testament, the genealogy serves to authenticate Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah, rooted in the history and prophecies of Israel.

Name Meaning:

The name Eliud is of Hebrew origin, and while its exact meaning is not definitively established, it is often associated with meanings such as "God is my praise" or "God is my strength." Names in biblical genealogies often carry theological significance, reflecting the character or destiny of the individuals or the divine attributes they are meant to highlight.

Conclusion:

Eliud's mention in the genealogy of Jesus underscores the importance of lineage in biblical narratives and the fulfillment of divine promises. His place in the genealogy serves as a testament to the meticulous preservation of Jesus' ancestral line, affirming His rightful place as the Messiah in accordance with Jewish expectations and scriptural prophecies.Eliud

God is my praise

Eliud

(God his praise), son of Achim in the genealogy of Christ. (Matthew 1:15)

ELIUD

e-li'-ud (Elioud, "God my praise"):

An ancestor of Jesus, four generations before Joseph (Matthew 1:15).

1664. Elioud -- "God of majesty," Eliud, an Israelite
... "God of majesty," Eliud, an Israelite. ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin el and hod
Definition "God of majesty," Eliud, an Isr. NASB Word Usage Eliud (2). Eliud. ...
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885. Achim -- Achim, an ancestor of Christ
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Achim Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ime') Short
Definition: Achim Definition: Achim, son of Zadok and father of Eliud. ...
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1648. Eleazar -- Eleazar, an Israelite
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Eleazar Phonetic Spelling: (el-eh-ad'-
zar) Short Definition: Eleazar Definition: Eleazar, son of Eliud, and father ...
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The visitation
... by Catherine Emmerich partly at the time of the Feast of the Visitation in July
1820 and partly at a time when she had heard the words of Eliud, an aged Essene ...
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The Holy Family in Bethlehem after the Departure of the Kings.
... 2. ST. ANNE RETURNS WITH ELIUD. ... His name is Eliud, and he had a post at the Temple
connected with the supervision of the sacrificial animals. ...
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 15. And Eliud
begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; 16. ...
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Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... 13 and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
14 and Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 15 and ...
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Ancestors of the Blessed virgin
... Virgin. Ismeria married Eliud. ... Anna was one of their children. The firstborn
of Ismeria and Eliud was a daughter called Sobe. Because ...
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Of the Agreement of the Evangelists Matthew and Luke in the ...
... and Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; and
Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; and Eliud begat ...
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The Death of the Blessed virgin Mary at Ephesus
... One of Rhoda's two sons was the first husband of Maroni, who, when he died, married
as a childless widow Eliud, a nephew of St. Anne, and went to live at Naim. ...
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Table of Contents
... JOSEPH IS EXAMINED AND BLACKMAILED. 295 2. ST. ANNE RETURNS WITH ELIUD.
296 3. THE HOLY FAMILY HIDES IN THE BURIAL CAVE OF MARAHA. ...
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The Flight into Egypt and St. John the Baptist in the Desert
The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. <. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xvi the flight into egypt.htm

The Immaculate Conception
... From here He dismissed the apostles and disciples to their homes, and Himself
went on with three young men named Eliud, Silas, and Erimenzear. ...
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Eliud (2 Occurrences)
...ELIUD. e-li'-ud (Elioud, "God my praise"): An ancestor of Jesus, four generations
before Joseph (Matthew 1:15). Multi-Version Concordance Eliud (2 Occurrences). ...
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Eli'ud (2 Occurrences)
Eli'ud. Eliud, Eli'ud. Elizabeth . ... Eli'ud (2 Occurrences). Matthew 1:14 and
Azor begat Sadok, and Sadok begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud, (See RSV). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT). Matthew 1:14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and
Achim begat Eliud; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 1:15 And ...
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Eliu

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Eliazar (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Eliazar (1 Occurrence). Matthew 1:15 and Eliud begat Eliazar,
and Eliazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob, (DBY). ...
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Elea'zar (72 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Elea'zar (72 Occurrences). Matthew 1:15 and Eliud begat
Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob, (See RSV). ...
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Matthan (1 Occurrence)
... See MATTHAT. Multi-Version Concordance Matthan (1 Occurrence). Matthew 1:15 Eliud
became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. ...
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Azor (2 Occurrences)
... Matthew 1:14 Azor became the father of Sadoc. Sadoc became the father of Achim.
Achim became the father of Eliud. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Achim (1 Occurrence)
... Matthew 1:14 Azor became the father of Sadoc. Sadoc became the father of Achim.
Achim became the father of Eliud. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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Akim (1 Occurrence)
... Akim (1 Occurrence). Matthew 1:14 Azor became the father of Sadoc. Sadoc became
the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud. (See NIV). ...
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