Lexical Summary Eliakim: Eliakim Original Word: Ἐλιακείμ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eliakim. Of Hebrew origin ('Elyaqiym'); Eliakim, an Israelite -- Eliakim. see HEBREW 'Elyaqiym' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Elyaqim Definition Eliakim, two Isr. NASB Translation Eliakim (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1662: ἘλιακείμἘλιακείμ (אֶלְיָקִים whom God set up), Eliakim, one of the ancestors of Christ: Matthew 1:13; Luke 3:30. STRONGS NT 1662a: ἕλιγμα [ἕλιγμα, ἑλιγματος, τό (ἑλίσσω), a roll: John 19:39 WH text, where others read μίγμα, which see (Athen., Anth. P., others.) The Greek name Ἐλιακίμ (Eliakim) appears three times in the Greek New Testament, twice in Matthew 1:13 and once in Luke 3:30. In each case it lies within a genealogy of Jesus Christ, providing an essential link in the inspired record of His lineage. Hebrew Background and Meaning Eliakim transliterates the Hebrew אֶלְיָקִים (Elyaqim), “God establishes” or “God raises up.” The name reflects confidence that the Lord actively “sets up” those who fit into His redemptive purposes—a concept that undergirds its New Testament usage. Eliakim in the Genealogy of Jesus Matthew’s royal genealogy traces Jesus through Solomon and the kings of Judah; Luke’s priestly-prophetic genealogy reaches back to Adam. Both lines converge in Eliakim: 1. Historical reliability – The inclusion of identical names in two independent genealogies supports the coherence of Scriptural testimony. Old Testament Figures Named Eliakim While Strong’s Greek 1662 points specifically to the New Testament occurrences, the Old Testament supplies rich background: These earlier Eliakims foreshadow qualities fulfilled perfectly in Christ: trustworthy stewardship, divinely appointed authority, and priestly representation. Their presence also shows how common the name was among faithful Israelites, further anchoring the New Testament Eliakim in historical reality. Typological and Theological Significance 1. Foreshadowing Christ’s sure rule – Isaiah’s promise that Eliakim would bear “the key of the house of David” anticipates Revelation 3:7, where Jesus claims the same key. The genealogical Eliakim sits on the timeline between these prophecies, reinforcing their messianic unity. Lessons for Ministry • Hidden faithfulness matters – Eliakim is never spotlighted for deeds, yet his place is indispensable. Ministry often unfolds in unseen faithfulness that God alone records. Summary of Key References Matthew 1:13; Luke 3:30; Isaiah 22:20-25; 2 Kings 23:34; Revelation 3:7. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:13 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἐλιακίμ Ἐλιακὶμ δὲ NAS: the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim KJV: Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim INT: was father of Eliakim Eliakim moreover Matthew 1:13 N Luke 3:30 N |