Elisha

American  

[ih-lahy-shuh] / ɪˈlaɪ ʃə /

noun

1. Also Eliseus a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century b.c., the successor of Elijah.

2. a male given name.

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Elisha British  

/ ɪˈlaɪʃə /

noun

1. Old Testament a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century _bc : successor of Elijah (II Kings 3–9)

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Etymology

Origin of Elisha

From Late Latin Heliseus, from Greek Elisaié, from Hebrew ĕlīshūaʿ, literally, “God has saved”

Example Sentences

During the spring of 1853, Maggie and Elisha kept in touch by letter and telegram.

From Literature

She simply assumed that Elisha had left her enough money.

From Literature

Another of Elisha’s brothers, Dr. John Kane, joined an American rescue expedition that planned to head to the Arctic from New York Harbor in the spring.

From Literature

Elisha had thought that Catholic rituals might suit her interest in mystery, acting as a bridge away from Spiritualism.

From Literature

Perhaps in response to public rumors, Kate had written Elisha bluntly, “you should know that the sounds are not made by machinery. Neither do I know how the rappings are produced.”

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