A name from Scripture
Elisha
eh-LY-shuh
Meaning
God is salvation
Hebrew origin · Boy · First in 1 Kings
What it points to
Elisha's name — 'God is salvation' — was lived out through compassionate miracles that met people's practical needs. His life shows that spiritual power flows most effectively through servants willing to be present among the people.
Verses · King James Version
“Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.”
2 Kings 2:9
“Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.”
2 Kings 4:35