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Elijah

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E·li·jah  (-lj) Ninth century b.c.
Hebrew prophet who sought to abolish idolatry and restore justice. According to the Bible, he did not die but was carried skyward in a chariot of fire.
Elijah [ɪˈlaɪdʒə]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century bc, who was persecuted for denouncing Ahab and Jezebel. (I Kings 17-21: 21; II Kings 1-2:18)
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Noun1.ElijahElijah - 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)
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Elijah [ɪˈlaɪdʒə] N → Elías


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