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

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   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.

2. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-stories › the-bible-story-of-elijahBible Story of Elijah - Verses and Summary - Bible Study Tools

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   Sep 30, 2022 · The Bible story of Elijah is from the first book of Kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of Israel from the evil king Ahab. Similar to the life of Jesus, Elijah performs marveling acts to demonstrate the validity of God to the people of Israel.

3. www.biblegateway.com › resources › encyclopedia-of-the-bibleElijah - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

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   ELIJAH ĭ lī’ jə (Heb. אֵלִיָּ֣ה, אֵלִיָּ֨הוּ, Yah is my God, KJV, twice, ELIAH; Gr., LXX, ̓Ηλίου; ̓Ηλίας, G2460; KJV, NT, ELIAS) was (1) the famous 9th cent. prophet who served in the northern kingdom in the reigns of Ahab and his son, Ahaziah. One of the outstanding heroes of the Bible, Elijah was ...

4. davidjeremiah.blog › who-was-elijahWho Was Elijah in the Bible? Meet God’s Prophet of Fire

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   Meet God’s Prophet of Fire. 11.3K Shares. 10.8K. 1. 476. The Bible says, "Elijah was a man with a nature like ours" (James 5:17); it also says he confronted idolatry, performed miracles, spoke God's judgment, and changed his world. This may seem like a tall order, but today's believers have a similar opportunity.

5. www.learnreligions.com › elijah-profile-and-biography-248833Biography of Elijah, Old Testament Prophet - Learn Religions

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   Jul 25, 2019 · Updated on July 25, 2019. Elijah (900 BCE–849 BCE) appears in the Judaic/Christian religious texts as well as in the Quran of Islam as a prophet and messenger of God. He also plays a role as a prophet for Mormons in the Church of Latter-Day Saints.

6. www.learnreligions.com › elijah-boldest-of-the-prophets-701160Elijah Was the Boldest of God's Prophets - Learn Religions

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   Jun 25, 2019 · Elijah - Boldest of the Prophets. Profile of Elijah, a Man Who Did Not Die. Elijah stood up boldly for God in a time when idolatry had swept his land. In fact, his name means "My God is Yah (weh)." The false god Elijah opposed was Baal, the favorite deity of Jezebel, wife of King Ahab of Israel.

7. bible.org › seriespage › 1-introduction-and-historical-setting-elijah1. Introduction and Historical Setting for Elijah | Bible.org

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   Elijah is one of the prominent figures in the Word of God. His significance is evidenced by over 20 direct references to him in the New Testament, and by his appearance in the transfiguration of the Lord with Moses, the great Law giver.