Elisha

/ɪˈlaɪʃə/ noun

Definition

A biblical prophet and student of Elijah in the Old Testament, known for performing miracles and helping the poor.

Etymology

From Hebrew Elishaʿ, meaning 'God is salvation.' The name combines El (God) with shuaʿ (salvation). It's a masculine given name that appears throughout Jewish and Christian traditions as a figure of spiritual authority and compassion.

Kelly Says

Elisha's most unusual miracle involved two bears attacking children who mocked his baldness—brutal by modern standards, but it shows how seriously ancient cultures took respect for elders and prophets.

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