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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ElijahElijah - Wikipedia

    Elijah. Elijah ( / ɪˈlaɪdʒə / il-EYE-jə; Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ, romanized : ʾĒlīyyāhū, meaning "My God is Yahweh [9] / YHWH "; [10] [11] Greek form: Elias [a] /eːˈlias/) was a Jewish prophet and a miracle worker who lived in the northern kingdom of Israel [12] during the reign of King Ahab (9th century BC), according to the ...

  2. www.christianity.com › wiki › peopleElijah in the Bible - His Life and Story Explained - Christianity

    Sep 13, 2023 · The biblical Elijah was a prophet known for upholding the worship of God and doing miracles in God’s name. The prophet Elijah is venerated by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. According to VeryWellFamily, the name Elijah has the following origin, gender use, and pronunciations: Origin: The name Elijah comes from the Hebrew words El (God ...

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  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Elijah-Hebrew-prophetElijah | Biography, Name, Meaning, Story, & Elisha | Britannica

    Jun 20, 2024 · Elijah (flourished 9th century bce) was a Hebrew prophet who ranks with Moses in saving the religion of Yahweh from being corrupted by the nature worship of Baal. Elijah’s name means “Yahweh is my God” and is spelled Elias in some versions of the Bible. The story of his prophetic career in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reigns ...

  5. www.crosswalk.com › who-was-elijahWho Was Elijah? Meaning & Importance of His Story in the Bible

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    • Elijah was a Prophet. Elijah’s message and the meaning of his name go together like a fresh glass of milk and warm cookies. He walked, talked, and encouraged others to believe that truly the Lord was God—just as his name purported.
    • Elijah was a Man Who Heard God. Time after time in Scripture we see folks leaning their ear toward the Almighty. Include Elijah on this list. Call him a man who heard God.
    • Elijah was a Man who Walked in Obedience. Multiple times God directed Elijah to speak hard truths, trust for provision when circumstances appeared bleak, or stand firm in faith of God’s promises being fulfilled.
    • Elijah was a Man Who Experienced God’s Provision. Elijah drank in God’s promises and found his needs quenched by the Almighty’s hand. Here are three instances

  6. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-stories › the-bibleBible Story of Elijah - Verses and Summary - Bible Study Tools

    Sep 30, 2022 · The Bible story of Elijah is found in the Old Testament, in the first book of Kings chapters 17 and 18. Elijah's story begins by introducing the state of affairs for the people of Israel. They had been governed by kings for numerous years and several of these kings had been evil. God was troubled with what the people were experiencing and he ...

  7. bible.org › series › studies-life-elijahStudies in the Life of Elijah | Bible.org

    Studies in the Life of Elijah. J. Hampton Keathley III, Th.M. was a 1966 graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a former pastor of 28 years. In August of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on August 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the Lord. Hampton wrote many articles for the Biblical Studies Foundation and on...

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  9. biblehub.com › topical › eTopical Bible: Elijah

    ATS Bible Dictionary. Elijah. The prophet, a native of Tishbeh in Gilead, 1 Kings 17:1. His parentage and early history are unknown. His bold faithfulness provoked the wrath of Ahab and Jezebel, especially when he threatened several years of drought and famine as a punishment for the sins of Israel, B. C. 908.