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Elijah

Verb / eˈlaɪdʒʌ / / i:ˈlaɪdʒʌ / Another word for elijah — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Elijah is a name meaning 'Yahweh is my God'.

Synonyms & similar words

elijah Eli Elie Lijah Lige Ligeia Lija Lijie Lijuan Lijun Lijunia Lijunie Lijaun Lijay Lijiea Lijiean Lijieann Lijieanna Lijieanne Lijieha Lijiehna

Common collocations

  • Elijah Muhammad
  • Prophet Elijah
  • Elijah's mantle
  • Elijah's fire
  • Elijah's chariot

Word family

noun Elijah

Usage note

Elijah is a proper noun, specifically a male given name of Hebrew origin, famously associated with a biblical prophet. It does not have antonyms or direct synonyms in the typical sense. Its usage is primarily as a name.

Example sentences

  1. Elijah is a popular name for baby boys.
  2. My friend Elijah has curly hair.
  3. Elijah loves to play basketball.
  4. My cousin named her son Elijah after her father.
  5. Elijah is a biblical name.

Quotes

  • And Elijah said to them, 'I am the only one of the Lord's prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets.' - 1 Kings 18:22
  • 'As surely as the Lord Almighty lives, whom I serve, I will surely present myself to Ahab today.' - 1 Kings 18:15
  • 'The Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, and there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.' - 1 Kings 17:1

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