NOUN | person | Elijah | a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols |
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Sounds | ehlay'jhah; iylay'jhah | |
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Rhymes | Borgia ... soja: 7 rhymes with jhah... |
Meaning | 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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Instance of | prophet | someone who speaks by divine inspiration |
Spanish | Elías | |
Catalan | Elijah |
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