Elijah
/ɪˈlaɪ.dʒə/noun
A prophet in the Hebrew Bible known for his miraculous deeds and confrontation with idolatry.
Did you know?Elijah is often associated with the return of the Messiah in Jewish eschatology, making his name a powerful symbol of hope and divine intervention.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
אֵלִיָּהוּ
“My God is Yahweh”
1st Century
Greek
Ἠλίας
“The Greek form of Elijah used in the New Testament.”
Early Middle Ages
Latin
Elias
“Latinized version of Elijah used in Christian texts.”
16th Century
Old French
Elie
“Old French adaptation of Elijah, reflecting its biblical roots.”
Modern English
English
Elijah
“Adopted into English from Old French, retaining its religious significance.”