Bible Dictionary

Elias

The name Elias means “same as Elijah”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

The Greek form of Elijah (Matt. 11:14; 16:14, etc.), which the Revised Version has uniformly adopted in the New Testament. (See ELIJAH.)

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

the Greek form of Elijah.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

e-li'-as.

See ELIJAH.