Associations to the word «Elijah»

Wiktionary

ELIJAH, proper noun. (religion) An Israelite prophet in the Abrahamic religions
ELIJAH, proper noun. A male given name.
ELIJAH SEAT, noun. (Judaism) In Jewish ceremonies, an unoccupied seat reserved for the prophet Elijah.

Dictionary definition

ELIJAH, noun. 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).

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.