Ἠλείᾳ
Hēlías
for-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 9:5 · Word #24
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 DAT M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | for-Elijah |
| Literal | for-Elijah |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Ἠλείας |
| Strong's | G2243 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2243-01
to Elijah
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, dative (Gr,N,,,,,DMS); proper name in dative singular form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma Ἠλίας is the Greek form of the Hebrew name ‘Eliyahu (Elijah). The dative masculine singular form Ἠλείᾳ is rendered "to Elijah," preserving the proper name and reflecting the dative case relationship. |
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