Original Word: Ἐλισαῖος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Elisaios
Pronunciation: eh-lee-SAH-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (el-is-sah'-yos)
Definition: Elisha.
Meaning: Elisha, meaning "God is salvation."

Word Origin: The Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישָׁע (Elisha).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H477 (אֱלִישָׁע • Elisha)

Usage: The name Ἐλισαῖος is used in the New Testament to refer to the prophet Elisha, a prominent figure in the Old Testament.

Context: Elisha, known in Greek as Ἐλισαῖος, is a significant prophet in the history of Israel, succeeding Elijah. His ministry is recorded in the books of 1 and 2 Kings. Elisha was the son of Shaphat and was called by Elijah while plowing in the field (1 Kings 19:19-21). He is known for his role in performing miracles and providing guidance to the kings of Israel.

Elisha's ministry was marked by numerous miracles, including the purification of the waters of Jericho (2 Kings 2:19-22), the multiplication of the widow's oil (2 Kings 4:1-7), the resurrection of the Shunammite's son (2 Kings 4:18-37), and the healing of Naaman the Syrian (2 Kings 5:1-19). His actions often demonstrated God's power and mercy, serving as a testament to the divine authority bestowed upon him.

In the New Testament, Elisha is mentioned in Luke 4:27, where Jesus refers to the healing of Naaman to illustrate God's outreach beyond Israel: "And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian" (BSB).

Elisha's life and works are a continuation of Elijah's prophetic mission, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel and His ongoing involvement in the lives of His people. Elisha's legacy is one of faithfulness and divine empowerment, serving as an example of God's salvation and provision.

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Elisha
Definition
Elisha, an Isr. prophet
NASB Translation
Elisha (1).

STRONGS NT 1666: Ἐλισσαιος

Ἐλισσαιος and (so L T) Ἐλισαῖος (cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 107; Tr WH Ἐλισαῖος, cf. WH's Appendix, p. 159), Ἐλισσαίου, ὁ, (אֱלִישַׁע my God is salvation), Elisha, a distinguished O. T. prophet, the disciple, companion, and successor of Elijah (1 Kings 19:16; 2 Kings 1-13): Luke 4:27.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elissaeus.

Of Hebrew origin (Eliysha'); Elissaeus, an Israelite -- Elissaeus.

see HEBREW Eliysha'

Forms and Transliterations

έλικι Ελισαιου Ἐλισαίου Elisaiou Elisaíou

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