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Bible Quotes About Elijah

17 Scripture verses about elijah from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about elijah. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

17
Total Verses
1
Old Testament
16
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Elijah

  1. Ezra 10:21 — “And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.
  2. Matthew 11:14 — “And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
  3. Matthew 16:14 — “And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
  4. Matthew 17:3 — “And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
  5. Matthew 17:4 — “Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
  6. Matthew 17:10 — “And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
  7. Matthew 17:11 — “And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
  8. Mark 9:4 — “And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
  9. Mark 9:12 — “And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.
  10. Mark 9:13 — “But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

Subtopics of Elijah

1. The Tishbite, a Gileadite and prophet, called ELIAS in the King James Version of the N. T.
Persecuted by Ahab
Escapes to the wilderness, where he is miraculously fed by ravens
By divine direction goes to Zarephath, where he is sustained in the household of a widow, whose meal and oil are miraculousiy increased
Returns, and sends a message to Ahab
Meets Ahab and directs him to assemble the prophets of Baal
Derisively challenges the priests of Baal to offer sacrifices
Kills the prophets of Baal
Escapes to the wilderness from the fierceness of Jezebel
Fasts for forty days
Despondency and complaints
Consolation given
Flees to the wilderness of Damascus; directed to anoint Hazael king over Syria, Jehu king over Israel, and Elisha to be a prophet in his own place
Personal aspect
Piety
His translation
Appears to Jesus at his transfiguration
Antitype of John the Baptist
MIRACLES OF
Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath

Old Testament Quotes About Elijah (1)

And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

New Testament Quotes About Elijah (16)

And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.
But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. to the wisdom: or, by the wisdom
And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?
And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. that prophet: or, a prophet?
God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, of Elias: Gr. in Elias?
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. subject: of the same nature, that is, a fellow mortal earnestly: or, in his prayer
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Elijah in the Bible

What does the Bible say about elijah?
The Bible contains 17 verses about elijah, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding elijah through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about elijah?
There are 17 Bible verses about elijah in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about elijah?
While many verses address elijah, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of elijah you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about elijah?
Elijah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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