Bible Dictionary
Eliud
Eliud was an ancestor of Jesus listed in Matthew’s genealogy, between Achim and Eleazar.
Definition
Eliud was an ancestor of Jesus in the genealogy recorded by Matthew. His name means “God my praise.”
Biblical Usage
Eliud appears in Matthew’s genealogy of Christ as the son of Achim and an ancestor of Jesus, four generations before Joseph.
Historical Background
The name means “God my praise” or “God his praise.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God his praise), son of Achim in the genealogy of Christ. (Matthew 1:15)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-ud (Elioud, "God my praise"):</p><p>An ancestor of Jesus, four generations before Joseph (Mt 1:15).</p>