Elijah

American  

[ih-lahy-juh] / ɪˈlaɪ dʒə /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century b.c.

2. a male given name.

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Elijah British  

/ ɪˈlaɪdʒə /

noun

1. Old Testament a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century _bc , who was persecuted for denouncing Ahab and Jezebel. (I Kings 17–21: 21; II Kings 1–2:18)

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Elijah Cultural  

1. A prophet of the Old Testament, who opposed the worship of idols and incurred the wrath of Jezebel, the queen of Israel, who tried to kill him. He was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire.

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Etymology

Origin of Elijah

From Late Latin Helias. from Greek Ēlioú, from Hebrew ēliyyāh, ēliyyāhū ”my God is Yahweh”

Example Sentences

The series’ fourth episode, released Sunday, reveals that Alani has a profound celebrity crush on Elijah Wood, star of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise.

From Los Angeles Times

Elijah started the season with a batting average that he couldn’t get over .200.

From Los Angeles Times

And 15 practices later, Elijah Jackson — who missed six games last season due to injury — has emerged as a spring standout on the opposite side.

From Seattle Times

Eighth grader Elijah King, who plays the saxophone at Washington Middle, said jazz band is what he looks forward to at school.

From Seattle Times

Why else in this city that is so liberal, so enlightened, and so tolerant, is Elijah Lewis dead following a traffic dispute?

From Seattle Times