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Elias

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Elias is the Greek form of Elijah, the great prophet of Israel.

Definition

Elias is the Greek form of Elijah. The name is used in the Greek form of the New Testament and corresponds to the Hebrew prophet Elijah.

Biblical Usage

Elias refers to Elijah wherever the New Testament uses the Greek form of his name.

Historical Background

Elias is the Greek form of the Hebrew prophetic name Elijah.

Scripture References

Matthew 11:14 Matthew 16:14

Related Figures

Elijah

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Greek form of Elijah (Matt. 11:14; 16:14, etc.), which the Revised Version has uniformly adopted in the New Testament. (See ELIJAH.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the Greek form of Elijah.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-as.</p><p>See ELIJAH.</p>
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