The meaning of “Ἡλίας”
Understanding Hēlías reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (אֵלִיָּה) Elias. - Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite
Ἡλίας
of Hebrew origin (אֵלִיָּה) Elias. - Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:10 | “And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?” Word: Ἡλίας (Hēlías) | |
| Mark 9:11 | “And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?” Word: Ἡλίας (Hēlías) | |
| Luke 9:19 | “They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.” Word: Ἡλίας (Hēlías) | |
| John 1:25 | “And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?” Word: Ἡλίας (Hēlías) | |
| Romans 11:2 | “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,” Word: Ἡλίας (Hēlías) |