Eliyyahu Collection

The Prophet Elijah Awakened in the Desert by an Angel, 1624-1625. Creator: Giovanni Lanfranco
The Prophet Elijah Awakened in the Desert by an Angel, 1624-1625

The Ascension of Elijah, 1627. Creator: David Colijns
The Ascension of Elijah, 1627

Elisha Watching Elijah Ascend in the Fiery Chariot, 1750/1755. Creator: Pietro Antonio Novelli
Elisha Watching Elijah Ascend in the Fiery Chariot, 1750/1755

The sacrifice of Elijah, ca. 1653. Creator: Luca Giordano
The sacrifice of Elijah, ca. 1653

Elijah Restoring the Widows Son, 1868, (1947). Artist: Ford Madox Brown
Elijah Restoring the Widows Son, 1868, (1947). Part of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Elijah, 1926. Artist: Frederic Shields
Elijah, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London, 1926)

The Transfiguration, 1311. Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
The Transfiguration, 1311. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Transfiguration, 17th century. Artist: Moses
The Transfiguration, 17th century

The Transfiguration of Christ, 12th century
The Transfiguration of Christ, with the Prophet Elias on the left, Moses on the right of the painting. From Asinov Church on Cyprus, 12th century

Elijah, Old Testament prophet, raising the widows son from apparent death, c1860. From the Bible (1 Kings 17)

Elijah goes into wilderness and asks to die, but an angel comes and bids him arise and eat, 1866. From the Bible (1 Kings 19.5)

Elijah raising the widows son, c1808. From the Bible (1 Kings 17.19, 20)

Angel of the Lord appearing to Elijah on the mountain, 1804
Angel of the Lord appearing to Elijah on the mountain and telling him not to be afraid and to go down to the king, 1804. Bible II Kings I:15

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Eliyyahu is a name that holds deep meaning and significance in Jewish tradition, and is often associated with the prophet Elijah, who was known for his unwavering faith and miraculous deeds. The name Eliyyahu means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God," reflecting a strong connection to the divine. Those named it can believed to possess qualities of strength, courage, and wisdom, and are seen as leaders and protectors within their communities, guiding others towards righteousness and justice. The story serves as a reminder of the power of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity. Like the prophet himself, those bearing this name are encouraged to stand firm in their beliefs and trust in God's plan for them. In Hebrew culture, it is associated with Passover traditions, where an empty chair is left at the table for him to symbolically join in the celebration. This practice highlights the enduring presence of his spirit among believers.