Ἠλείαν
Hēlías
Elijah
The personal name Hēlías, corresponding to the biblical figure Elijah. In Greek usage, refers specifically to the prophet Elijah of Israelite tradition, frequently mentioned in the Septuagint and the New Testament in allusions to his prophetic activity and significance. The name may be used as a reference to the historical person, as a symbolic or typological figure, or in indirect reference to his prophetic role and reputation.
Mark 9:11 · Word #10
Lexicon G2243
| Lemma | Ἡλίας |
| Transliteration | Hēlías |
| Strong's | G2243 |
| Definition | The personal name Hēlías, corresponding to the biblical figure Elijah. In Greek usage, refers specifically to the prophet Elijah of Israelite tradition, frequently mentioned in the Septuagint and the New Testament in allusions to his prophetic activity and significance. The name may be used as a reference to the historical person, as a symbolic or typological figure, or in indirect reference to his prophetic role and reputation. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Elijah |
| Literal | Elijah |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Ἠλείας |
| Strong's | G2243 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2243-02
Elijah
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, accusative (Gr,N,,,,,AMS); proper name in direct object form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is the accusative masculine singular form of the proper name Ἡλίας, referring to the prophet Elijah. English proper names do not mark case, so "Elijah" faithfully represents the accusative form while preserving the personal reference. |
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