Lexical Definition
אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר ʼEben hâ-ʻÊzer (eh'-ben haw-e'-zer) Ebenezer N:N--L
from אֶבֶן and עֵזֶר with the article inserted; stone of the help
Ebenezer.
- § Ebenezer = "stone of help"
- Eben-ha-Ezer, a place in Palestine
1) memorial stone erected by Samuel to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines-north of Jerusalem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מֵאֶ֥בֶן | from Eben- | 1Sam.5.1 |
| הָעָ֑זֶר | -ezer | 1Sam.7.12 |
| הָעֵ֖זֶר | -ezer | 1Sam.5.1 |
| הָעֵ֔זֶר | -ezer | 1Sam.4.1 |
| הָאֶ֣בֶן | Eben- | 1Sam.4.1 |
| אֶ֣בֶן | Eben- | 1Sam.7.12 |
| Αβεννεζέρ | Ebenezer | LXX.1Sam.5.1 |
| Αβενέζερ | Ebenezer | LXX.1Sam.4.1 • LXX.1Sam.7.12 |
Profile
Ebenezer • A stone memorial set up by Samuel to commemorate victory.
Ebenezer was a stone memorial set up by Samuel to commemorate Israel's victory over the Philistines (1 Samuel 4:1; 5:1; 7:12).
- A location near Mizpah מִצְפָּה first mentioned at 1Sa.4.1;
- only referred to as Ebenezer אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר.
Ebenezer, meaning "stone of help," was a memorial stone set up by the prophet Samuel to commemorate a significant victory of the Israelites over the Philistines. The stone was erected between Mizpah and Shen, in the territory of Israel. Prior to this victory, the Israelites had suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Philistines, who captured the Ark of the Covenant (1 Samuel 4:1; 5:1). The Ark was eventually returned, and Samuel led the Israelites in a ceremony of repentance at Mizpah. When the Philistines attacked again, God intervened on behalf of Israel, causing confusion among the Philistines and leading to their defeat (1 Samuel 7:7-11). To commemorate this divine intervention and victory, Samuel set up the stone and named it Ebenezer, acknowledging God's help and deliverance (1 Samuel 7:12). The stone served as a reminder to the Israelites of God's faithfulness and power in their battles against their enemies.
All entries for Ebenezer: אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר