Bible Name

View in English, Hebrew Name Elisheba (Elisheva) - אֱלִישֶׁבַע Gender Time of appearance The Biblical Era Meaning The name is composed of אלי (eli, “my God”) and שבע (sheva, “seven” – a number that may express the notion of “many”). Another explanation for שבע may relate it to the verb להישבע (lehishava, “to take an oath”). History Elisheva was the wife of Aaron, the high priest. Citation “And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife, and she bare him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.” Exodus 6, 23 Categories Names Containing the Word “God” or God’s Name

Elisheba (Elisheva) - אֱלִישֶׁבַע

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