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.

G2243

Mark 9:5 · Word #24

Lexicon G2243

LemmaἩλίας
TransliterationHēlías
Strong'sG2243
DefinitionThe 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

Phrasefor-Elijah
Literalfor-Elijah

Lexical Info

LemmaἨλείας
Strong'sG2243

SIBI-P1 Translation G2243-01

to Elijah

Morphological NotesNoun, masculine, singular, dative (Gr,N,,,,,DMS); proper name in dative singular form.
Rendering RationaleThe 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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