Elijah
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A prophet in the Bible who opposed idol worship and was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire
- proper noun
- /ɪˈlaɪdʒə/
- Literature
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Elías
- In the Bible, Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal to demonstrate the power of God.
- the prophet Elijah
- Elijah and Elisha
Examples
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According to the scriptures, Elijah was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.
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Elijah fled to the mount of God.
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Will you take a look at Elijah today?
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Awaiting your word oh, Lord for Elijah is here.
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And as his first act, Elijah announces A drought.
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In antiquity, the prophet Elijah had been ordained by God to destroy pagan worship that abounded in Israel.
Academic text (2002) -
Many people regard Elijah as a symbol of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Elijah comes from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means 'My God is Yahweh'. The El part means 'God', like in the names Michael and Gabriel, so the name shows the prophet's close link to God.