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

Recent campus speakers have included Elijah Schaffer, a conservative internet personality; Kai Schwemmer, the political director of the College Republicans; and Fishback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Damien 48, St. John Bosco 41: Elijah Smith scored 20 points and Eli Garner had 16 points to help the Spartans advance to Friday’s Division I championship game against Folsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

As well as Dinnigan, other members of the Travelling Conmen are now in custody, including Elijah Gavin who was jailed in November.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

From the days of Elijah to the promises of Jeremiah, these hills were a literal, geographical place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“What about Elijah and those guys in the band? I’m sure they’ve all taken that class.”

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