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Elijah (אֱלִיָּהוּ, Elias, Ἠλίας) was a prophet in the [[Old Testament]] whose message to king [[Ahab]] to turn from the god [[Baal]] is recorded in [[1 Kings]]. His name has been translated as "God is the Lord". | Elijah (אֱלִיָּהוּ, Elias, Ἠλίας) was a prophet in the [[Old Testament]] whose message to king [[Ahab]] to turn from the god [[Baal]] is recorded in [[1 Kings]]. His name has been translated as "God is the Lord". | ||
| − | Elijah, as recorded in 1 Kings, had a dispute in God's name with the wicked king of Israel, Ahab. According to 2 Kings, he is one of two people to never die (the other was Enoch, as described in Genesis). | + | Elijah, as recorded in 1 Kings, had a dispute in God's name with the wicked king of Israel, Ahab. According to 2 Kings, he is one of two people in history to never die (the other was Enoch, as described in Genesis). |
Elijah left the Earth in a chariot of fire, and passed down his role to his succesor, Elisha. | Elijah left the Earth in a chariot of fire, and passed down his role to his succesor, Elisha. | ||
| − | It was popular belief that Elijah return in the days of the Messiah. Jesus assured His disciples that Elijah did return, in the form of John the Baptist, but none recognized the prophet hor who he truly was. | + | It was popular belief that Elijah would return in the days of the Messiah. Jesus assured His disciples that Elijah did return, in the form of John the Baptist, but none recognized the prophet hor who he truly was. |
Elijah showed the Lord's might in many ways, such as resurrecting dead (1 Kings 17:22), summoning fire directly from Heaven (1 Kings 18:37-39), and even super stamina and speed (1 Kings 18:46). | Elijah showed the Lord's might in many ways, such as resurrecting dead (1 Kings 17:22), summoning fire directly from Heaven (1 Kings 18:37-39), and even super stamina and speed (1 Kings 18:46). | ||
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Synopsis
Elijah (אֱלִיָּהוּ, Elias, Ἠλίας) was a prophet in the Old Testament whose message to king Ahab to turn from the god Baal is recorded in 1 Kings. His name has been translated as "God is the Lord".
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See also Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Elijah
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Elijah (אֱלִיָּהוּ, Elias, Ἠλίας) was a prophet in the Old Testament whose message to king Ahab to turn from the god Baal is recorded in 1 Kings. His name has been translated as "God is the Lord". Elijah, as recorded in 1 Kings, had a dispute in God's name with the wicked king of Israel, Ahab. According to 2 Kings, he is one of two people in history to never die (the other was Enoch, as described in Genesis). Elijah left the Earth in a chariot of fire, and passed down his role to his succesor, Elisha. It was popular belief that Elijah would return in the days of the Messiah. Jesus assured His disciples that Elijah did return, in the form of John the Baptist, but none recognized the prophet hor who he truly was.
Elijah showed the Lord's might in many ways, such as resurrecting dead (1 Kings 17:22), summoning fire directly from Heaven (1 Kings 18:37-39), and even super stamina and speed (1 Kings 18:46).
Purpose of Elijah's ministry
Elijah at Mount Carmel
Elijah at Mount Horeb
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