Elijah

Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ, Modern: Eliyahu, Tiberian: ʾĒlīyāhū; Arabic: إلياس, Ilyās or إlijah, Ilyā) is a prominent prophet in Abrahamic religions, primarily in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name Elijah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which means "My God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God." In the Hebrew Bible, Elijah is a prophet of God who is said to have performed many miracles, such as raising the dead, parting the waters, and calling down fire from heaven. He is also known for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and his dramatic departure from this world in a whirlwind and chariot of fire. In Christianity, Elijah is considered a forerunner of Jesus Christ, and his return is prophesied in the New Testament. In Islam, Elijah is revered as a prophet and is mentioned in the Quran as a righteous man who was taken up to heaven alive. The figure of Elijah has been a significant influence in religious thought and has inspired numerous works of art, literature, and music throughout history.