Strong's G2243 · Greek
Ἠλίας
Helias · /hay-lee'-as/
Definition
of Hebrew origin (452); Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite:--Elias.
KJV: Elias
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (452)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Ἠλίας across 30 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
30 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew9 verses
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
Matthew 16:14And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
Matthew 17:3And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
Matthew 17:4Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Matthew 17:10And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
Matthew 17:11And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
Matthew 17:12But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
Matthew 27:47Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.
Matthew 27:49The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.
Mark9 verses
Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.
Mark 8:28And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
Mark 9:4And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
Mark 9:5And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Mark 9:11And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?
Mark 9:12And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.
Mark 9:13But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
Mark 15:35And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
Mark 15:36And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.
Luke8 verses
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. to the wisdom: or, by the wisdom
Luke 4:25But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;
Luke 4:26But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.
Luke 9:8And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
Luke 9:19They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
Luke 9:30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
Luke 9:33And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
Luke 9:54And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?
John2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2243 (Helias) mean?
of Hebrew origin (452); Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite:--Elias.
How many times does G2243 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2243 (Ἠλίας) appears in 30 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Elias.”
How is Helias translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2243 is rendered as “Elias” (30×).
Where does the Greek word Ἠλίας come from?
of Hebrew origin (452)