Elizabeth

Elizabeth
Picture description: Mary visits Elizabeth (left) Picture copyright: Cook Communications Ministries

bible verse

Exodus 6:23; Luke 1:5

meaning

It came from the Greek name Ελισαβετ (Elisabet) which was derived from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (‘Elisheva’), meaning “God is a vow”. In the Old Testament, Elisheba was the name of Aaron’s wife. In the New Testament, Elizabeth was a relative of Mary and the mother of John the Baptist.

gender

Female

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