Baby Shower Fun: Elijah's Quest

The boy's name Elijah e-li-jah is pronounced ee-LYE-jah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "the Lord is my God". From Eliyahu. Biblical: Elijah, one of the foremost prophets of Israel. The Book of Kings recounts many miracles performed for and by him. He sought to abolish idolatry and restore justice. According to the Bible, he did not die but was carried skyward in a chariot of fire. Elijah has 14 variant forms: Eli, Elia, Elias, Elie, Elihu, Elija, Eliot, Eliyahu, Eljah, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Elyot and Elyott. E·li·jah (-lj) KEY , Ninth century b.c.