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

Then-Chairman Elijah Cummings said that reflected “our true jurisdiction, which covers both government and the private sector.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Varley is also asked if he wants to go and see Preston, who the couple had renamed Elijah.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Jordan Ayala hit an RBI double and Elijah Alvarez added a sacrifice fly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Elijah laughed and turned around to tune his guitar.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio