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1. Eachan
Original (Hebrew): אֵתָן (‘Ethan)
Meaning: “Strong,” “enduring”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 4:31
Description: Eachan, the son of Zerah, is referenced for his wisdom, which Solomon’s wisdom surpassed.
2. Ebed
Original (Hebrew): עֶבֶד (‘Eved)
Meaning: “Servant,” “worshipper”
First Appearance: Judges 9:26
Description: Ebed, the son of Gaal, incited rebellion against Abimelech in Shechem.
3. Ebed-Melech
Original (Hebrew): עֶבֶד־מֶלֶךְ (‘Eved-Melekh)
Meaning: “Servant of the king”
First Appearance: Jeremiah 38:7
Description: Ebed-Melech was an Ethiopian eunuch in King Zedekiah’s court who rescued Jeremiah from the cistern.
4. Eber
Original (Hebrew): עֵבֶר (‘Ever)
Meaning: “Region beyond” or “The other side”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:21
Description: Eber was an ancestor of Abraham and a descendant of Shem.
5. Ebiasaph
Original (Hebrew): אֶבְיָסָף (‘Eviasaf)
Meaning: “My father has gathered”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:23
Description: Ebiasaph was a son of Korah from the tribe of Levi.
6. Ed
Original (Hebrew): עֵד (‘Ed)
Meaning: “Witness”
First Appearance: Joshua 22:34
Description: Ed is the name given to the altar built by the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
7. Eden
Original (Hebrew): עֵדֶן (‘Eden)
Meaning: “Pleasure,” “delight”
First Appearance: Genesis 2:8
Description: Eden was the garden where God placed Adam and Eve. It’s also the name of a Levite in 2 Chronicles 29:12.
8. Eder
Original (Hebrew): עֵדֶר (‘Eder)
Meaning: “Flock”
First Appearance: Genesis 35:21
Description: Eder is a town in Judah. It’s also a person who is a descendant of Levi.
9. Edom
Original (Hebrew): אֱדוֹם (‘Edom)
Meaning: “Red”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:30
Description: Edom is another name for Esau and the name of the nation descended from him.
10. Edrei
Original (Hebrew): אֶדְרֶעִי (‘Edre’i)
Meaning: “Mighty,” “strong”
First Appearance: Numbers 21:33
Description: Edrei was a city in Bashan where the Israelites defeated King Og.
11. Eglah
Original (Hebrew): עֶגְלָה (‘Eglah)
Meaning: “Heifer”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 3:5
Description: Eglah was one of David’s wives and the mother of Ithream.
12. Eglon
Original (Hebrew): עֶגְלוֹן (‘Eglon)
Meaning: “Calf-like”
First Appearance: Judges 3:12
Description: Eglon was a king of Moab who oppressed Israel and was killed by Ehud.
13. Egypt
Original (Hebrew): מִצְרַיִם (Mitzrayim)
Meaning: “Double straits” or “Misery”
First Appearance: Genesis 12:10
Description: Egypt was a country in North Africa where the Israelites were enslaved.
14. Ehud
Original (Hebrew): אֵהוּד (‘Ehud)
Meaning: “United,” “one”
First Appearance: Judges 3:15
Description: Ehud was a left-handed judge from the tribe of Benjamin who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression.
15. Eker
Original (Hebrew): עֵקֶר (‘Eker)
Meaning: “Offshoot,” “uprooting”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:27
Description: Eker was a descendant of Judah.
16. Ekron
Original (Hebrew): עֶקְרוֹן (‘Ekron)
Meaning: “Rooting out,” “eradication,” or “emigration”
First Appearance: Joshua 13:3
Description: Ekron was one of the five major cities of the Philistines.
17. Elah
Original (Hebrew): אֵלָה (‘Elah)
Meaning: “Oak,” “terebinth”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:41
Description: Elah was a chief of Edom and the name of a valley where David fought Goliath. Elah was also the fourth king of Israel.
18. Elam
Original (Hebrew): עֵילָם (‘Elam)
Meaning: “Highland” or “eternity,” “youth,” or “hidden”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:22
Description: Elam was a son of Shem and the name of a country east of Babylon.
19. Elasah
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְעָשָׂה (‘El’asah)
Meaning: “God has made”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:39
Description: Elasah was a descendant of Judah. He was also one of the men sent to King Nebuchadnezzar.
20. Elath
Original (Hebrew): אֵילַת (‘Elat)
Meaning: “Grove of trees” or “terebinths,” “oaks”
First Appearance: Deuteronomy 2:8
Description: Elath was a port city on the Red Sea.
21. El-Bethel
Original (Hebrew): אֵל בֵּית־אֵל (‘El Beyt-‘El)
Meaning: “The God of the house of God”
First Appearance: Genesis 35:7
Description: El-Bethel was the name Jacob gave to the place where God appeared to him.
22. Eldaah
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְדָּעָה (‘Elda’ah)
Meaning: “God of knowledge,” “God has called”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:4
Description: Eldaah was a son of Midian.
23. Eldad
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְדָּד (‘Eldad)
Meaning: “God has loved”
First Appearance: Numbers 11:26
Description: Eldad was one of the two men who prophesied in the Israelite camp.
24. Elead
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְעָד (‘El’ad)
Meaning: “God has witnessed,” “God is witness”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 7:21
Description: Elead was a descendant of Ephraim.
25. Elealeh
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְעָלֵה (‘El’aleh)
Meaning: “God is going up”
First Appearance: Numbers 32:3
Description: Elealeh was a town in Moab assigned to the tribe of Reuben.
26. Eleazar
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְעָזָר (‘El’azar)
Meaning: “God has helped”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:23
Description: Eleazar was the third son of Aaron and the second high priest of Israel.
27. El-Elohe-Israel
Original (Hebrew): אֵל אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל (‘El ‘Elohey Yisra’el)
Meaning: “God, the God of Israel”
First Appearance: Genesis 33:20
Description: El-Elohe-Israel was the name Jacob gave to the altar he erected in Shechem.
28. Elhanan
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְחָנָן (‘Elchanan)
Meaning: “God is gracious”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 21:19
Description: Elhanan was a warrior who killed a giant named Lahmi, the brother of Goliath.
29. Eli
Original (Hebrew): עֵלִי (‘Eli)
Meaning: “Ascent,” “my God”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 1:3
Description: Eli was a high priest and judge of Israel who trained Samuel.
30. Eliab
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיאָב (‘Eli’av)
Meaning: “My God is father”
First Appearance: Numbers 1:9
Description: Eliab was a leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the Exodus.
31. Eliada
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְיָדָע (‘Elyada’)
Meaning: “God knows”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 5:16
Description: Eliada was a son of David born in Jerusalem.
32. Eliah
Original (Hebrew): אֵלִיָּה (‘Eliyah)
Meaning: “My God is Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:27
Description: Eliah was a descendant of Benjamin.
33. Eliahba
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְיַחְבָּא (‘Elyachba’)
Meaning: “God hides”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 23:32
Description: Eliahba was one of David’s mighty men.
34. Eliakim
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְיָקִים (‘Elyaqim)
Meaning: “God raises up”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 18:18
Description: Eliakim was a palace administrator under King Hezekiah. His name was also changed to Jehoiakim when he became king of Judah.
35. Eliam
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיעָם (‘Eli’am)
Meaning: “God is kinsman”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 11:3
Description: Eliam was the father of Bathsheba.
36. Elias
Original (Greek): Ἠλίας (Ēlias)
Meaning: “Yahweh is God”
First Appearance: Matthew 11:14
Description: Elias is the Greek form of Elijah, used in the New Testament to refer to the prophet Elijah.
37. Eliasaph
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְיָסָף (‘Elyasaf)
Meaning: “God has added”
First Appearance: Numbers 1:14
Description: Eliasaph was a leader of the tribe of Gad during the Exodus.
38. Eliashib
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְיָשִׁיב (‘Elyashiv)
Meaning: “God restores”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 3:24
Description: Eliashib was a descendant of David. He was also a high priest who helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.
39. Eliathah
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיאָתָה (‘Eli’atah)
Meaning: “God has come”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 25:4
Description: Eliathah was a son of Heman and a temple musician.
40. Elidad
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִידָד (‘Elidad)
Meaning: “God has loved,” “God is friend”
First Appearance: Numbers 34:21
Description: Elidad was a leader of the tribe of Benjamin.
41. Eliehoenai
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיעֵינַי (‘Eli’eynay)
Meaning: “Toward God are my eyes,” “my eyes are toward the Lord”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 26:3
Description: Eliehoenai was a gatekeeper in the temple. He was also a descendant of the royal line of Judah.
42. Eliezer
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיעֶזֶר (‘Eli’ezer)
Meaning: “My God is help”
First Appearance: Genesis 15:2
Description: Eliezer of Damascus was Abraham’s servant. He is also the name of Moses’ second son.
43. Eliel
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיאֵל (‘Eli’el)
Meaning: “My God is God”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 5:24
Description: Eliel was a leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh.
44. Elienai
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְיְעֵנַי (‘Elieynay)
Meaning: “Toward God are my eyes”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:20
Description: Elienai was a descendant of Benjamin.
45. Elihu
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיהוּ (‘Elihu)
Meaning: “He is my God”
First Appearance: Job 32:2
Description: Elihu was a friend of Job who rebuked him. He was also the name of an ancestor of Samuel.
46. Elijah
Original (Hebrew): אֵלִיָּהוּ (‘Eliyahu)
Meaning: “My God is Yahweh”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 17:1
Description: Elijah was a prophet who confronted King Ahab and challenged the prophets of Baal.
47. Elika
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיקָא (‘Eliqa’)
Meaning: “God is my rejector,” “God has rejected,” or “God of rejection”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 23:25
Description: Elika was one of David’s mighty men.
48. Elim
Original (Hebrew): אֵילִם (‘Elim)
Meaning: “Large trees,” “terebinths”
First Appearance: Exodus 15:27
Description: Elim was an oasis where the Israelites camped after crossing the Red Sea.
49. Elimelech
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִימֶלֶךְ (‘Elimelekh)
Meaning: “My God is king”
First Appearance: Ruth 1:2
Description: Elimelech was the husband of Naomi and father of Mahlon and Chilion.
50. Elioenai
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי (‘Elyo’enay)
Meaning: “Toward God are my eyes”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 3:23
Description: Elioenai was a descendant of David.
51. Eliphal
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיפָל (‘Elifal)
Meaning: “My God judges,” “God is judge”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 23:34
Description: Eliphal was one of David’s mighty men.
52. Eliphalet
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיפֶלֶט (‘Elifelet)
Meaning: “God is my deliverance”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 5:16
Description: Eliphalet was one of the sons born to David in Jerusalem. He was also a descendant of Jonathan.
53. Eliphelehu
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיפְלֵהוּ (‘Eliflehu)
Meaning: “May God distinguish him”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 15:18
Description: Eliphelehu was a Levite gatekeeper and musician.
54. Eliphaz
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיפַז (‘Elifaz)
Meaning: “My God is fine gold,” “God is strength”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:4
Description: Eliphaz was the firstborn son of Esau. He was also one of Job’s friends who engaged in dialogue with him.
55. Elisabeth
Original (Greek): Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet)
Meaning: “God is my oath”
First Appearance: Luke 1:5
Description: Elisabeth, a descendant of Aaron, was the wife of Zechariah and the mother of John the Baptist.
56. Elisha
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִישָׁע (‘Elisha’)
Meaning: “God is salvation”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 19:16
Description: Elisha was a prophet and the successor of Elijah.
57. Elishah
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִישָׁה (‘Elishah)
Meaning: “God is my salvation”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:4
Description: Elishah was a son of Javan.
58. Elishama
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִישָׁמָע (‘Elishama’)
Meaning: “God has heard”
First Appearance: Numbers 1:10
Description: Elishama was a leader of the tribe of Ephraim during the Exodus. He was also the name of one of David’s sons.
59. Elisheba
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִישֶׁבַע (‘Elisheva’)
Meaning: “God is my oath”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:23
Description: Elisheba was the wife of Aaron and the daughter of Amminadab.
60. Elishua
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִישׁוּעַ (‘Elishua’)
Meaning: “God is my salvation”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 5:15
Description: Elishua was a son of David, born in Jerusalem.
61. Eliu
Original (Greek): Ἐλιού (Eliou)
Meaning: “My God is He” (Greek form of Elihu)
First Appearance: Luke 3:25
Description: Eliu was one of Jesus’ ancestors listed in the genealogy.
62. Elizaphan
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיצָפָן (‘Elitzafan)
Meaning: “God has treasured,” “God has hidden”
First Appearance: Numbers 3:30
Description: Elizaphan was a leader of the Kohathite clan of Levites. He also helped divide the Promised Land.
63. Elizur
Original (Hebrew): אֱלִיצוּר (‘Elitzur)
Meaning: “My God is a rock”
First Appearance: Numbers 1:5
Description: Elizur was a leader of the tribe of Reuben during the Exodus.
64. Elkanah
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְקָנָה (‘Elqanah)
Meaning: “God has created,” “God has possessed”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:24
Description: Elkanah was a son of Korah. He was also the father of the prophet Samuel.
65. Elkoshite
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְקֳשִׁי (‘Elqoshi)
Meaning: “From Elkosh” (a place or family name)
First Appearance: Nahum 1:1
Description: Elkoshite describes the prophet Nahum’s origin or family.
66. Ellasar
Original (Hebrew): אֶלָּסָר (‘Ellasar)
Meaning: Uncertain, possibly “Oak of Asshur” or “God of Asshur”
First Appearance: Genesis 14:1
Description: Ellasar was a city-state ruled by King Arioch in Mesopotamia.
67. Elmadam
Original (Greek): Ἐλμαδάμ (Elmadam)
Meaning: “God of measure” (Greek form of a Hebrew name)
First Appearance: Luke 3:28
Description: Elmadam was an ancestor of Jesus listed in the genealogy.
68. Elnaam
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְנַעַם (‘Elna’am)
Meaning: “God is delight”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 11:46
Description: Elnaam was the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David’s mighty men.
69. Elnathan
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְנָתָן (‘Elnatan)
Meaning: “God has given”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 24:8
Description: Elnathan was the father of Nehushta, who was the mother of King Jehoiachin. He also served as an official under King Jehoiakim.
70. Elohi
Original (Hebrew): אֱלֹהִים (‘Elohim)
Meaning: “God”
First Appearance: Genesis 1:1
Description: Elohi is a Hebrew word for God, often used in the Old Testament.
71. Elon
Original (Hebrew): אֵילוֹן (‘Elon)
Meaning: “Oak,” “terebinth”
First Appearance: Genesis 26:34
Description: Elon was a Hittite whose daughter, Basemath, married Esau. He was also the name of a judge of Israel.
72. Elon-Beth-Hanan
Original (Hebrew): אֵילוֹן בֵּית־חָנָן (‘Elon Beyt-Chanan)
Meaning: “Oak of the house of Hanan”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 4:9
Description: Elon-Beth-Hanan was a place in one of Solomon’s administrative districts.
73. Eloth
Original (Hebrew): אֵלוֹת (‘Elot)
Meaning: “Grove of oaks,” “terebinths”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 9:26
Description: Eloth was a port city on the Red Sea, also known as Elath.
74. Elpaal
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְפָּעַל (‘Elpa’al)
Meaning: “God is working,” “God of action”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:11
Description: Elpaal was a descendant of Benjamin.
75. Elpalet
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְפָּלֶט (‘Elpalet)
Meaning: “God is deliverance”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 14:5
Description: Elpalet was one of David’s sons born in Jerusalem, also known as Eliphalet.
76. El-Paran
Original (Hebrew): אֵיל פָּארָן (‘Eyl Pa’ran)
Meaning: “Oak of Paran,” “terebinth of Paran”
First Appearance: Genesis 14:6
Description: El-Paran was a place in the wilderness of Paran.
77. Eltekeh
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְתְּקֵה (‘Elteqeh)
Meaning: “God is its fear,” “God is its reverence”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:44
Description: Eltekeh was a Levitical city in the territory of Dan.
78. Eltekon
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְתְּקֹן (‘Elteqon)
Meaning: “God is its foundation,” “God is straight”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:59
Description: Eltekon was a town in the territory of Judah.
79. Eltolad
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְתּוֹלָד (‘Eltolad)
Meaning: “God’s kindred,” “God is its generation”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:30
Description: Eltolad was a town in the territory of Judah, later assigned to Simeon.
80. Elul
Original (Hebrew): אֱלוּל (‘Elul)
Meaning: “Harvest”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 6:15
Description: Elul is the sixth month of the Hebrew calendar.
81. Elymas
Original (Greek): Ἐλύμας (Elumas)
Meaning: “Sorcerer,” “wise” (from Arabic)
First Appearance: Acts 13:8
Description: Elymas, also known as Bar-Jesus, was a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet who opposed Paul and Barnabas on Cyprus.
82. Elzabad
Original (Hebrew): אֶלְזָבָד (‘Elzavad)
Meaning: “God has endowed”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 12:12
Description: Elzabad was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag. He was also the name of a Levite gatekeeper.
83. Emmaus
Original (Greek): Ἐμμαούς (Emmaous)
Meaning: “Warm springs”
First Appearance: Luke 24:13
Description: Emmaus was a village near Jerusalem where Jesus appeared to two disciples after his resurrection.
84. Emmor
Original (Greek): Ἐμμόρ (Emmor)
Meaning: “Ass” (Greek form of Hamor)
First Appearance: Acts 7:16
Description: Emmor, also known as Hamor, was the father of Shechem, who sold a burial plot to Jacob.
85. Enan
Original (Hebrew): עֵינָן (‘Enan)
Meaning: “Having eyes,” “fountain”
First Appearance: Numbers 1:15
Description: Enan was the father of Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus.
86. En-Dor
Original (Hebrew): עֵין־דֹּאר (‘Eyn-Dor)
Meaning: “Spring of Dor,” “fountain of habitation”
First Appearance: Joshua 17:11
Description: En-Dor was a town in the territory of Manasseh where King Saul consulted a medium.
87. Eneas
Original (Greek): Αἰνέας (Aineas)
Meaning: “Praiseworthy” (Greek name)
First Appearance: Acts 9:33
Description: Eneas was a paralytic in Lydda whom Peter healed.
88. En-Eglaim
Original (Hebrew): עֵין עֶגְלַיִם (‘Eyn ‘Eglayim)
Meaning: “Spring of two calves,” “fountain of two pools”
First Appearance: Ezekiel 47:10
Description: En-Eglaim was a place on the Dead Sea mentioned in Ezekiel’s vision.
89. En-Gannim
Original (Hebrew): עֵין־גַּנִּים (‘Eyn-Gannim)
Meaning: “Spring of gardens,” “fountain of gardens”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:34
Description: En-Gannim was a town in the territory of Judah. It was also a Levitical city in Issachar.
90. En-Gedi
Original (Hebrew): עֵין גֶּדִי (‘Eyn Gedi)
Meaning: “Spring of the kid,” “fountain of the young goat”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:62
Description: En-Gedi was an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea where David hid from Saul.
91. En-Haddah
Original (Hebrew): עֵין חַדָּה (‘Eyn Chaddah)
Meaning: “Spring of sharpness,” “fountain of joy”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:21
Description: En-Haddah was a town in the territory of Issachar.
92. En-Hakkore
Original (Hebrew): עֵין הַקּוֹרֵא (‘Eyn haqqore)
Meaning: “Spring of the crier,” “fountain of the caller”
First Appearance: Judges 15:19
Description: En-Hakkore was the spring that burst forth when Samson called on God after killing the Philistines.
93. En-Hazor
Original (Hebrew): עֵין חָצוֹר (‘Eyn Chatzor)
Meaning: “Spring of Hazor,” “fountain of the village”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:37
Description: En-Hazor was a town in the territory of Naphtali.
94. En-Mishpat
Original (Hebrew): עֵין מִשְׁפָּט (‘Eyn Mishpat)
Meaning: “Spring of judgment,” “fountain of judgment”
First Appearance: Genesis 14:7
Description: En-Mishpat, also known as Kadesh, was a place in the wilderness where the Israelites camped.
95. Enoch
Original (Hebrew): חֲנוֹךְ (Chanokh)
Meaning: “Dedicated,” “initiated”
First Appearance: Genesis 4:17
Description: Enoch was a son of Cain. He was also the name of a descendant of Seth who walked with God and was taken to heaven without dying.
96. Enoch, Book of
Original (Aramaic): 1 Enoch
Meaning: “Book of Enoch”
First Appearance: Not included in most canonical Bibles
Description: The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish religious work, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah.
97. Enon
Original (Greek): Αἰνών (Ainōn)
Meaning: “Springs,” “fountains”
First Appearance: John 3:23
Description: Enon was a place near Salim where John the Baptist was baptizing.
98. Enos
Original (Hebrew): אֱנוֹשׁ (‘Enosh)
Meaning: “Man,” “mortal”
First Appearance: Genesis 4:26
Description: Enos was a son of Seth and the grandson of Adam.
99. En-Rimmon
Original (Hebrew): עֵין רִמּוֹן (‘Eyn Rimmon)
Meaning: “Spring of the pomegranate”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 11:29
Description: En-Rimmon was a place in Judah where some of the people lived after returning from exile.
100. En-Rogel
Original (Hebrew): עֵין רֹגֵל (‘Eyn Rogel)
Meaning: “Spring of the fuller,” “fountain of the traveler”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:7
Description: En-Rogel was a spring near Jerusalem where Jonathan and Ahimaaz hid during Absalom’s rebellion.
101. En-Shemesh
Original (Hebrew): עֵין שֶׁמֶשׁ (‘Eyn Shemesh)
Meaning: “Spring of the sun,” “fountain of the sun”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:7
Description: En-Shemesh was a spring on the border between Judah and Benjamin.
102. En-Tappuah
Original (Hebrew): עֵין תַּפּוּחַ (‘Eyn Tappuach)
Meaning: “Spring of the apple tree,” “fountain of the apple”
First Appearance: Joshua 17:7
Description: En-Tappuah was a place on the border of Manasseh.
103. Epaphras
Original (Greek): Ἐπαφρᾶς (Epaphras)
Meaning: “Lovely,” “charming” (shortened form of Epaphroditus)
First Appearance: Colossians 1:7
Description: Epaphras was a Christian from Colossae who was a fellow worker with Paul.
104. Epaphroditus
Original (Greek): Ἐπαφρόδιτος (Epaphroditos)
Meaning: “Lovely,” “belonging to Aphrodite”
First Appearance: Philippians 2:25
Description: Epaphroditus was a Christian from Philippi who brought a gift to Paul and served him.
105. Epenetus
Original (Greek): Ἐπαινετός (Epainetos)
Meaning: “Praised,” “commendable”
First Appearance: Romans 16:5
Description: Epenetus was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted as the first convert in Asia.
106. Ephah
Original (Hebrew): עֵיפָה (‘Eyfah)
Meaning: “Gloom,” “darkness”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:4
Description: Ephah was a son of Midian. He was also a concubine of Caleb.
107. Epher
Original (Hebrew): עֵפֶר (‘Efer)
Meaning: “Calf,” “young stag”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:4
Description: Epher was a son of Midian. He was also a descendant of Manasseh.
108. Ephes-Dammim
Original (Hebrew): אֶפֶס דַּמִּים (‘Efes Dammim)
Meaning: “End of bloodshed,” “boundary of blood”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 17:1
Description: Ephes-Dammim was a place between Socoh and Azekah where the Philistines gathered for battle.
109. Ephesus
Original (Greek): Ἔφεσος (Ephesos)
Meaning: “Permitted” or “desirable”
First Appearance: Acts 18:19
Description: Ephesus was a major city in Asia Minor where Paul ministered for several years.
110. Ephlal
Original (Hebrew): אֶפְלָל (‘Eflal)
Meaning: “I will intercede,” “judgment”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 2:37
Description: Ephlal was a descendant of Judah.
111. Ephod
Original (Hebrew): אֵפֹד (‘Efod)
Meaning: “Vestment”
First Appearance: Exodus 28:6
Description: An Ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest. The name is also of the father of Hanniel.
112. Ephraim
Original (Hebrew): אֶפְרַיִם (‘Efrayim)
Meaning: “Fruitful,” “doubly fruitful”
First Appearance: Genesis 41:52
Description: Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel.
113. Ephraim, Gate of
Original (Hebrew): שַׁעַר אֶפְרַיִם (Sha’ar Efrayim)
Meaning: “Gate of Ephraim”
First Appearance: 2 Kings 14:13
Description: The Gate of Ephraim was a gate in the wall of Jerusalem.
114. Ephraim, Mount
Original (Hebrew): הַר אֶפְרַיִם (Har Efrayim)
Meaning: “Mount Ephraim”
First Appearance: Joshua 17:15
Description: Mount Ephraim was a hill country region in the territory of Ephraim.
115. Ephraim, Wood of
Original (Hebrew): יַעַר אֶפְרָיִם (Ya’ar Efrayim)
Meaning: “Forest of Ephraim”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 18:6
Description: The Wood of Ephraim describes a forested area east of the Jordan River where Absalom’s army was defeated.
116. Ephrain
Original (Hebrew): עֶפְרָיִן (‘Efrayin)
Meaning: “Fruitful place,” “city of Ephraim”
First Appearance: 2 Chronicles 13:19
Description: Ephrain was a town captured by Abijah, king of Judah. It is also known as Ophrah.
117. Ephrath
Original (Hebrew): אֶפְרָת (‘Efrat)
Meaning: “Fruitful place,” “ash heap”
First Appearance: Genesis 35:16
Description: Ephrath is another name for Bethlehem.
118. Ephrathah
Original (Hebrew): אֶפְרָתָה (‘Efratah)
Meaning: “Fruitful”
First Appearance: Genesis 35:19
Description: Ephrathah is another name for Bethlehem and a person who is a wife of Caleb.
119. Ephron
Original (Hebrew): עֶפְרוֹן (‘Efron)
Meaning: “Fawn-like,” “dusty”
First Appearance: Genesis 23:8
Description: Ephron was a Hittite from whom Abraham bought the cave of Machpelah. He was also the name of a mountain.
120. Epicureans
Original (Greek): Ἐπικούρειοι (Epikoureioi)
Meaning: “Followers of Epicurus”
First Appearance: Acts 17:18
Description: The Epicureans were adherents of a Greek philosophical system that emphasized pleasure and freedom from pain.
121. Er
Original (Hebrew): עֵר (‘Er)
Meaning: “Watcher,” “awake”
First Appearance: Genesis 38:3
Description: Er was the firstborn son of Judah who died childless. He is also listed in the genealogy of Jesus.
122. Eran
Original (Hebrew): עֵרָן (‘Eran)
Meaning: “Watchful,” “their city”
First Appearance: Numbers 26:36
Description: Eran was a son of Shuthelah and a descendant of Ephraim.
123. Erastus
Original (Greek): Ἔραστος (Erastos)
Meaning: “Beloved”
First Appearance: Acts 19:22
Description: Erastus was a Christian who assisted Paul. He was also the city treasurer of Corinth.
124. Eri
Original (Hebrew): עֵרִי (‘Eri)
Meaning: “Watchful”
First Appearance: Genesis 46:16
Description: Eri was a son of Gad.
125. Esaias
Original (Greek): Ἠσαΐας (Ēsaias)
Meaning: “Yahweh is salvation” (Greek form of Isaiah)
First Appearance: Matthew 3:3
Description: Esaias is the Greek form of Isaiah, used in the New Testament to refer to the prophet Isaiah.
126. Esar-Haddon
Original (Hebrew): אֵסַר־חַדֹּן (‘Esar-Chaddon)
Meaning: “Asshur has given a brother” (Assyrian name)
First Appearance: 2 Kings 19:37
Description: Esar-Haddon was a king of Assyria who succeeded his father, Sennacherib.
127. Esau
Original (Hebrew): עֵשָׂו (‘Esav)
Meaning: “Hairy,” “rough”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:25
Description: Esau was the twin brother of Jacob and the son of Isaac. He sold his birthright to Jacob and was the ancestor of the Edomites.
128. Esek
Original (Hebrew): עֵשֶׂק (‘Eseq)
Meaning: “Contention,” “strife”
First Appearance: Genesis 26:20
Description: Esek was a well dug by Isaac’s servants, which the herdsmen of Gerar contested.
129. Esh-Baal
Original (Hebrew): אֶשְׁבַּעַל (‘Eshba’al)
Meaning: “Man of Baal”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:33
Description: Esh-Baal, also known as Ish-bosheth, was a son of King Saul.
130. Eshban
Original (Hebrew): אֶשְׁבָּן (‘Eshban)
Meaning: “Man of understanding,” “fire of intelligence”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:26
Description: Eshban was a son of Dishon and a descendant of Seir the Horite.
131. Eshcol
Original (Hebrew): אֶשְׁכֹּל (‘Eshkol)
Meaning: “Cluster of grapes”
First Appearance: Genesis 14:13
Description: Eshcol was an Amorite chief who was an ally of Abraham. It was also the name of a valley.
132. Eshean
Original (Hebrew): אֶשְׁעָן (‘Esh’an)
Meaning: “Support,” “place of reliance”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:52
Description: Eshean was a town in the hill country of Judah.
133. Eshek
Original (Hebrew): עֵשֶׁק (‘Esheq)
Meaning: “Oppression,” “stronghold”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:39
Description: Eshek was a descendant of Jonathan, the son of Saul.
134. Eshtaol
Original (Hebrew): אֶשְׁתָּאֹל (‘Eshta’ol)
Meaning: “Inquiry,” “asking”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:33
Description: Eshtaol was a town in the territory of Dan where Samson lived.
135. Eshtemoa
Original (Hebrew): אֶשְׁתְּמֹע (‘Eshtemoa)
Meaning: “Obedience,” “I will hear”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:50
Description: Eshtemoa was a town in the hill country of Judah and a Levitical city.
136. Eshtemoh
Original (Hebrew): אֶשְׁתְּמֹה (‘Eshtemoh)
Meaning: “Obedience,” “I will be heard”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:17
Description: Eshtemoh was a descendant of Judah.
137. Esli
Original (Greek): Ἐσλί (Esli)
Meaning: “Reserved” (Greek form of a Hebrew name)
First Appearance: Luke 3:25
Description: Esli was an ancestor of Jesus listed in the genealogy.
138. Esmachiah
Original (Hebrew): יִסְמַכְיָהוּ (Yismachiahu)
Meaning: “Yahweh sustains,” “Yahweh supports”
First Appearance: 2 Chronicles 31:13
Description: Esmachiah was a Levite overseer under King Hezekiah.
139. Esrom
Original (Greek): Ἐσρώμ (Esrōm)
Meaning: “Enclosed” (Greek form of Hezron)
First Appearance: Matthew 1:3
Description: Esrom is the Greek form of Hezron, an ancestor of Jesus.
140. Esther
Original (Hebrew): אֶסְתֵּר (‘Ester)
Meaning: “Star,” possibly related to the Persian word for “star” or the goddess Ishtar
First Appearance: Esther 2:7
Description: Esther was a Jewish woman who became the queen of Persia and saved her people from annihilation. Her original Hebrew name was Hadassah. She is the central figure of the Book of Esther, which recounts the story of Purim.
141. Etam
Original (Hebrew): עֵיטָם (‘Etam)
Meaning: “Lair of wild beasts,” “place of ravening”
First Appearance: Judges 15:8
Description: Etam was a place in Judah where Samson hid. It was also a town fortified by Rehoboam.
142. Etam, Rock of
Original (Hebrew): סֶלַע עֵיטָם (Sela’ ‘Etam)
Meaning: “Rock of Etam”
First Appearance: Judges 15:8
Description: The rock of Etam is where Samson went after attacking the Philistines.
143. Ethan
Original (Hebrew): אֵיתָן (‘Etan)
Meaning: “Strong,” “enduring,” “steadfast”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 4:31
Description: Ethan the Ezrahite was known for his wisdom. He was also the name of a Levite musician.
144. Ethanim
Original (Hebrew): הָאֵתָנִים (ha’Etanim)
Meaning: “The strong ones,” “the enduring,” “perennial streams”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 8:2
Description: Ethanim is another name for Tishri, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar.
145. Ethbaal
Original (Hebrew): אֶתְבַּעַל (‘Etba’al)
Meaning: “With Baal,” “man of Baal”
First Appearance: 1 Kings 16:31
Description: Ethbaal was a king of the Sidonians and the father of Jezebel.
146. Ether
Original (Hebrew): עֶתֶר (‘Eter)
Meaning: “Abundance,” “plenty”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:42
Description: Ether was a town in the territory of Judah, later assigned to Simeon.
147. Ethiopia
Original (Hebrew): כּוּשׁ (Kush)
Meaning: “Black”
First Appearance: Genesis 2:13
Description: Ethiopia, or Cush, was a region south of Egypt.
148. Ethiopians
Original (Hebrew): כּוּשִׁים (Kushim)
Meaning: “People of Cush,” “black”
First Appearance: Numbers 12:1
Description: Ethiopians were people from the region of Cush or Ethiopia.
149. Ethnan
Original (Hebrew): אֶתְנָן (‘Etnan)
Meaning: “Hire,” “reward”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:7
Description: Ethnan was a descendant of Judah.
150. Ethni
Original (Hebrew): אֶתְנִי (‘Etni)
Meaning: “Generous,” “my hire”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:41
Description: Ethni was a Levite ancestor of Asaph.
151. Eubulus
Original (Greek): Εὔβουλος (Euboulos)
Meaning: “Good counsel,” “prudent”
First Appearance: 2 Timothy 4:21
Description: Eubulus was a Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy.
152. Eunice
Original (Greek): Εὐνίκη (Eunikē)
Meaning: “Good victory,” “conquering well”
First Appearance: 2 Timothy 1:5
Description: Eunice was a Jewish Christian woman, the mother of Timothy and daughter of Lois.
153. Euodia
Original (Greek): Εὐοδία (Euodia)
Meaning: “Good journey,” “prosperous journey”
First Appearance: Philippians 4:2
Description: Euodia was a Christian woman in Philippi whom Paul urged to be reconciled with Syntyche.
154. Euphrates
Original (Hebrew): פְּרָת (Perat)
Meaning: “Fruitfulness”
First Appearance: Genesis 2:14
Description: The Euphrates is one of the major rivers of Mesopotamia.
155. Euroclydon
Original (Greek): Εὐροκλύδων (Eurokludōn)
Meaning: “East wind,” “stormy wind”
First Appearance: Acts 27:14
Description: Euroclydon was a northeasterly wind that struck Paul’s ship on the Mediterranean Sea.
156. Eutychus
Original (Greek): Εὔτυχος (Eutuchos)
Meaning: “Fortunate,” “lucky”
First Appearance: Acts 20:9
Description: Eutychus was a young man in Troas who fell asleep during Paul’s preaching and fell from a window.
157. Eve
Original (Hebrew): חַוָּה (Chavvah)
Meaning: “Life,” “living one”
First Appearance: Genesis 3:20
Description: Eve was the first woman, created by God from Adam’s rib.
158. Evi
Original (Hebrew): אֱוִי (‘Evi)
Meaning: “Desire,” “my desire”
First Appearance: Numbers 31:8
Description: Evi was one of the five kings of Midian killed by the Israelites.
159. Evil-Merodach
Original (Hebrew): אֱוִיל מְרֹדַךְ (‘Ewil Merodak)
Meaning: “Man of Marduk” (Babylonian name)
First Appearance: 2 Kings 25:27
Description: Evil-Merodach was a king of Babylon who released Jehoiachin from prison.
160. Exodus
Original (Greek): Ἔξοδος (Exodos)
Meaning: “Departure,” “going out”
First Appearance: Exodus 1:1
Description: Exodus is the second book of the Bible, recounting the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt.
161. Exorcist
Original (Greek): ἐξορκιστής (exorkistēs)
Meaning: “One who casts out demons”
First Appearance: Acts 19:13
Description: Exorcists were people who attempted to cast out evil spirits.
162. Ezbai
Original (Hebrew): אֶזְבַּי (‘Ezbay)
Meaning: “Hyssop-like,” “I shall be treasured”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 11:37
Description: Ezbai was the father of Naarai, one of David’s mighty men.
163. Ezbon
Original (Hebrew): אֶצְבּוֹן (‘Etzbon)
Meaning: “Working,” “finger,” “I will enlarge”
First Appearance: Genesis 46:16
Description: Ezbon was a son of Gad. He was also a descendant of Benjamin.
164. Ezekiel
Original (Hebrew): יְחֶזְקֵאל (Yechezqel)
Meaning: “God strengthens”
First Appearance: Ezekiel 1:3
Description: Ezekiel was a prophet who prophesied during the Babylonian exile.
165. Ezekiel, Book of
Original (Hebrew): יְחֶזְקֵאל (Yechezqel)
Meaning: “Book of Ezekiel”
First Appearance: Ezekiel 1:1
Description: The Book of Ezekiel is a prophetic book in the Old Testament containing the prophecies of Ezekiel.
166. Ezel
Original (Hebrew): אֵזֶל (‘Ezel)
Meaning: “Departure,” “separation”
First Appearance: 1 Samuel 20:19
Description: Ezel was a stone where David and Jonathan agreed to meet.
167. Ezem
Original (Hebrew): עֶצֶם (‘Etzem)
Meaning: “Bone,” “strength”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:29
Description: Ezem was a town in the territory of Judah, later assigned to Simeon, also known as Azem.
168. Ezion-geber
Original (Hebrew): עֶצְיֹן גֶּבֶר (‘Etzyon Gever)
Meaning: “Backbone of a man,” “strength of a man”
First Appearance: Numbers 33:35
Description: Ezion-geber was a port city on the Red Sea where the Israelites camped and Solomon built ships.
169. Ezra
Original (Hebrew): עֶזְרָא (‘Ezra)
Meaning: “Help,” “helper”
First Appearance: Ezra 7:1
Description: Ezra was a priest and scribe who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and reestablished the Law.
170. Ezra, Book of
Original (Hebrew): עֶזְרָא (‘Ezra)
Meaning: “Book of Ezra”
First Appearance: Ezra 1:1
Description: The Book of Ezra is a historical book in the Old Testament recounting the return of the exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the temple.
171. Ezra, the Scribe
Original (Hebrew): עֶזְרָא הַסּוֹפֵר (‘Ezra haSofer)
Meaning: “Ezra the Scribe”
First Appearance: Ezra 7:6
Description: Ezra the Scribe is a title given to Ezra, emphasizing his role in teaching and interpreting the Law.
172. Ezrahite
Original (Hebrew): הָאֶזְרָחִי (ha’Ezrachi)
Meaning: “Descendant of Zerah” or possibly from a place name
First Appearance: 1 Kings 4:31
Description: The term Ezrahite is used to describe Ethan and Heman, known for their wisdom.
173. Ezri
Original (Hebrew): עֶזְרִי (‘Ezri)
Meaning: “My help”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 27:26
Description: Ezri was an official under King David who oversaw the field workers.