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Elijah

eli·jah

UK/ɪˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ US/ɪˈlaɪʒə/ fairly common

noun

1.

a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)

Origin

From Hebrew אליהו (Eliyahu, literally “Yahweh is my god”). Doublet of Ilya and Iliya. Compare Joel. See also Arabic إلياس.

Phrases

  • Elijah seat

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