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    Elias

    eh-LY-us

    Greek/Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    The Lord is my God
    Origin
    Greek/Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Elias appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 17:3.
    First appears in
    Matthew — The Gospels
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.080% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Elias is a declaration of exclusive devotion — the Lord alone is God, worthy of all allegiance and worship.
    King James verses
    • Matthew 17:3

      "And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him."

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