Elijah

[ ih-lahy-juh ]

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noun

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

Elijah

/ ɪˈlaɪdʒə /

noun

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

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of Elijah¹

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

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Example Sentences

Defensive back Elijah Molden agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Chargers after recording 75 tackles and three interceptions last season.

From Los Angeles Times

Samantha Yelland, a senior crown prosecutor in the CPS London Homicide Unit, said Elijah and Marley's family and friends had been left "completely devastated" by their loss.

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Chargers safety Elijah Molden has agreed to a contract extension with the Chargers, the team announced Thursday.

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Elijah Sullivan’s doc “The Hole Story” explores the implications of a 60-foot hole that appears on Mt.

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The 27-year-old’s return is especially key for the secondary as fellow safety Elijah Molden went on IR Wednesday because of a broken fibula he suffered Saturday against the Patriots.

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Elihu Elijah Muhammad

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