Elijah

[ ih-lahy-juh ]

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century b.c.
2. a male given name.

Elijah

/ 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)

Elijah

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Elijah¹

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

Example Sentences

Alesbrook, now 19, denied harming Elijah but was convicted after a trial at Derby Crown Court, and was handed a life sentence with the 14-year minimum term on Friday.

From BBC

The former Maryland Terrapin jumped in front of a pass intended for receiver Elijah Moore and ripped the ball away as Moore tried to wrestle it free.

From Los Angeles Times

For Elijah Malcomb, 31, the initial appeal was practical: The actor had just come off the touring production of “Hamilton” after five years when the dual strikes shut down the industry last summer.

From Los Angeles Times

A second defendant - Elijah Seriki, 21, from Hackney - was acquitted of threatening another with a knife, affray, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and having an article with a blade or point.

From BBC

Defensive back Elijah Molden started the game with an interception — his second of the season — on Denver’s first offensive drive.

From Los Angeles Times