Eliphaz (given name)

Eliphaz is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It appears in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of one of Job's three friends who come to comfort him after his suffering.

The name Eliphaz (אֱלִיפַז) is believed to mean "God is my gold" or "My God is strength." It is composed of two Hebrew elements: "El" (אֵל), meaning "God," and "paz" (פַּז), meaning "gold." Alternatively, the "paz" element could be interpreted to relate to strength or fine gold, thereby giving the "God is my strength" translation.

Eliphaz the Temanite, as he is referred to in the Book of Job, is often considered to be the eldest and wisest of Job's friends. His arguments tend to be based on traditional wisdom and the idea that suffering is a consequence of sin. He argues that Job's suffering must be a result of some hidden transgression.

The name Eliphaz is not commonly used as a given name in modern times, although it is occasionally encountered.