Who was Elijah?
Prophet of Israel
of God and was taken into heaven in a whirlwind. Elijah's legacy is honored in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and is also mentioned in the New Testament as a forerunner of John the Baptist.
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- Name meaning
- Yahweh is God
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Prophet
- First mention
- 1 Kings 17:1
- Appearances in the Bible
- 63 mentions
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Who was Elijah in the Bible?
of God and was taken into heaven in a whirlwind. Elijah's legacy is honored in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and is also mentioned in the New Testament as a forerunner of John the Baptist.
What does the name Elijah mean?
The name Elijah means “Yahweh is God”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Elijah first mentioned in the Bible?
Elijah is first mentioned in 1 Kings 17:1.
How many times is Elijah mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 63.
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