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

Motherwell winger Elijah Just was in second, while Braga's Hearts team-mate Lawrence Shankland - who is moving to Rangers - came third.

From BBC • May 28, 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

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

A ways on, Miss Duncan-the-first and Miss Duncan-the-second both said, “Evening, Elijah, looks like you done good!”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis